Wallpaintings
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The Nativity story
[Note: All the text on this page comes from Clive Rouse’s book. The photos of the 15th century wallpaintings were taken in 2023 on a smartphone – do experiment with your own phone camera!] The spaces between the clerestory windows in the spandrels above the nave arcades are occupied by a series of life-size single…
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The Doom painting
The Doom painting above the Chancel archway is sadly very difficult to see. Use Rouse’s drawing and description below to get an idea of the position of elements in the painting, then try zooming in using your phone’s camera; judicious application of filters can help to bring out some details.
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The wallpaintings in the north aisle
At first sight, the paintings in the north aisle are a confusing muddle. To make sense of them, it helps to understand that they comprise two layered sets of paintings, one layer dating from the 14th century (paintings A and B) and the other from the 15th century (paintings C, D and E). The north…
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A brief tour of St John’s Church, Corby Glen
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 exploration of the interior at the…
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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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Hidden treasures
Use your smartphone camera to find hidden details in the medieval wallpaintings