St John's Church, Micklegate, York, Medieval church in Micklegate, York, England.
St John's Church in Micklegate is a medieval church combining architectural elements from different centuries, with a tower base from the 1100s and a chancel dating to the 1300s. Today it operates as a bar, showing how historic religious spaces adapt to contemporary use.
The tower collapsed in 1551, requiring the north aisle to be rebuilt and transforming the structure's interior layout. Later in the 1960s, the east wall was moved to accommodate the widening of Micklegate street.
The building holds memorials to people who shaped the community, including Sir Richard Yorke and members of the Wilson family. These tributes are carved into the stone and reflect the connections between the structure and those who lived nearby.
The location functions as a working bar, so visit during opening hours and expect to purchase something if you want to explore inside. It sits directly on Micklegate, one of York's main streets, making it easy to find on foot.
During a 1960s renovation, the entire east wall was moved back several meters to make room for widening Micklegate street. This unusual adaptation shows how urban expansion and historic buildings sometimes had to find practical compromises.
Location: City of York
GPS coordinates: 53.95750,-1.08539
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45
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