Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Anglican church building in Torquay, England.
The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist stands on Montpellier Road with its tower facing the sea and features detailed mosaic work by Antonio Salviati.
Construction of the church, designed by architect George Edmund Street, started in 1861 and continued until 1873, with the chancel completed first in 1864.
The church maintains a rich musical tradition with its William Hill & Sons pipe organ from 1872, which contains three manuals and 47 speaking stops.
The Grade I listed building serves the local community through regular services and maintains resources for child protection through its Parish Safeguarding Representative.
The church features a distinctive full immersion font carved from a single marble block, positioned 3 feet 9 inches below floor level with four access steps.
Location: Torbay
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 50.46270,-3.52458
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:55
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