St John’s Northgate – Heritage Open Days Event

Classical Georgian church, opened in 1734. Only tower and spire survive from earlier medieval building; the top is now in nearby St Lucy’s Walk. Medieval font. East window installed in 1880 to commemorate centenary of the Sunday School movement. Sir thomas Rich baptised here in 1601. Brass plate from father’s grave. The Methodist Church now has full responsibility for the building.

The church is situated in Northgate Street opposite Debenhams.

This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open Days.