History of St John’s Church
St. John’s Church is a beautiful Georgian building built in 1795 as part of a small property development set in the pleasing surroundings of St. John's Square, a landscaped churchyard with grass, trees and benches for people to sit on in summer.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the Church was substantially, but sympathetically, reordered under the architect James Micklethwaite in the classical style.
Since then there have only been minor changes. In the early 1980s a narthex or Reception Room was created at the rear of the Church by clearing the back pews and enclosing the space under the one remaining gallery at the West End. A permanent disabled ramp was added in 2003 to the South door, which then became the main entrance.
In May 2007 a faculty (Church planning permission) was granted for a major internal redevelopment which will allow the Church to offer a high class facility for the local community as well as an improved space for worship. The first phase of this was completed in December 2009 and provides excellent meeting spaces at the rear of the Church plus top-quality kitchen & toilet facilities. At present funds are being raised for the second phase (renewal of the main worship area) so that the rest of this exciting project may become a reality. If you would like to find out more about the project or offer support for it, please contact the Treasurer, Mr Brian Morris, 263 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4HY. or to email please click here
Pictures of st John’s area
Art Gallery
St John’s North
View from St John’s North
View of St John’s Church
View of St John’s Church