Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston, Gothic Revival parish church in Preston, England
The Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist is a sandstone church in Preston, England, built in a Gothic Revival style with slate roofs, quatrefoil piers, and decorated hammerbeam ceilings. It stands on Church Street and holds a Grade II* listed building status.
The original church on this site was recorded in 1094 and was dedicated to Saint Wilfrid before it was completely rebuilt in 1853 by architect Edwin Hugh Shellard. That reconstruction gave the building the form it has today.
Inside the church, artworks by Brian Clarke and Hans Feibusch are displayed along the walls and within the nave. These pieces were added in the 20th century and give the interior a layered character that mixes old stonework with modern art.
The church sits on Church Street and is easy to reach on foot from the center of Preston. Opening times for the interior can vary, so it is worth checking ahead before planning a visit inside.
The church was granted minster status in 2003 when Preston was made a city, linking the building's long history to a modern civic event. This type of recognition tied to a city's founding is relatively rare among parish churches in England.
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