Church
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Wallpaintings
The discovery of the wallpaintings Until the late 1930s, no one had any idea of the treasures hidden beneath layers of whitewash in St John’s Church. They were discovered by accident by the churchwarden of the day, Ernest Walsingham. Here’s his account of the discovery and subsequent restoration work by Clive Rouse, the foremost expert…
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St John’s Church
A brief tour of the church For almost 1000 years, the Church of St John the Evangelist has served as a physical and spiritual landmark for the people of Corby Glen and beyond as they journey through life. This page will guide you in your own journey as you explore this remarkable building. Start your…
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Open for all
The Church of St John the Evangelist is a beautiful historic building with unique medieval wallpaintings that has been at the heart of the community of Corby Glen for over 850 years. It is open for visitors and private prayer every day from around 9am to 4.30pm during November to March, and from 9am to…
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Hidden treasures
Use your smartphone camera to find hidden details in the medieval wallpaintings
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How would you feel…?
The church building is no longer fit for purpose. We want to enable it to be used and enjoyed by people living in the 21st century, while respecting the heritage of the past. Join the Friends to help make this happen.