A detailed view of the lectern in St John's Church

Date:
1941
Location:
Church of St John, Mark Lane, Leeds
Reference:
AA41/00019
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The church was built between 1632 and 1634, founded by John Harrison. It underwent alterations and restorations in 1830-1838, 1866-1868 and 1890. It has a west tower, nave with south aisle, south porch and chancel with embattled parapets throughout. The south arcade has octagonal piers with round headed arches, and a timber roof with tie beams and angel corbels. The lectern has two arches supported with three carved and tapering shafts, with detailed corbels supporting the sloping top. The church also has a highly decorative pulpit, screen and pew-ends.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series of negatives taken for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Lectern, Stuart Parish Church