Welcome to St. Johns Heritage Centre
The centre comprises 5 main areas.
Visits will usually consist of a presentation and tour of the building including the Bell Tower.
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The Heritage Porch - a selection of displays and artefacts with audio-visual presentations. Click here for a short history of St. Johns | ||||
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The traditional worship area includes the Military and Civic memorials, and the original pulpit and lectern. | ||||
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The Old Sanctuary houses the ornate apse, the original 1878 chancel and high altar, the choir stalls, the carving of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and the Father Willis organ. | ||||
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The Tower and Gallery- a visit up the stone spiral staircase up to the bell ringing and clock-face room. | ||||
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The Stained-Glass Tour - by appointment only, comprising a full trip around the building to view the majority of the stained-glass. | ||||
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In addition ........................................ There are two Schools Programmes ideal for Primary Schools:
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Read the story of the development of St. Johns today- "Much has been achieved for one of "Blackpool's oldest buildings" |
