St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Leeds, Grade I listed church in New Briggate, Leeds, England

The church features intricate plasterwork ceilings adorned with angels playing musical instruments, complemented by carved wooden screens displaying floral designs and human figures.

Constructed between 1632 and 1634 through funding from wool merchant John Harrison, this structure stands as the oldest church in central Leeds.

The Victorian stained glass windows throughout the building commemorate local figures and include a depiction of John Harrison overseeing the church construction.

The church, located at 23 New Briggate, opens Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM until Christmas, with access via Mark Lane.

The church contains an original communion table with carved heads resembling King Charles I, alongside coats of arms representing James I and Charles I.

Location: Leeds

Inception: 1632

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/Church-of-St-John-the-Evangelist-Leeds-West-Yorkshire

GPS coordinates: 53.80010,-1.54230

Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:30

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