_2785 St John the Evangelist "<p>This Episcopal Church is in lovely decorative order and is an example of fine architecture of the Victorian period. Unusual features include fine stained glass windows, beautiful high alter and reredos. The unique Rood\/Choir screen features numerous wooden carvings or animals including birds, lizards, monkeys, rabbits and dogs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The present building was designed by Paley and Austin of Lancaster and consecrated in 1878 replacing an earlier church dating from 1824. It was built in the early English style of freestone from Inverkip quarries. The font, which was gifted by Lady Emma Shaw Stewart in 1845 for the previous building, was copied from a 15<sup>th<\/sup> century original.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Descriptive illustrated leaflets available and guided tours on request. Recorded organ music will also be played throughout the day.<\/p>" Organization "<p>This Episcopal Church is in lovely decorative order and is an example of fine architecture of the Victorian period. Unusual features include fine stained glass windows, beautiful high alter and reredos. The unique Rood\/Choir screen features numerous wooden carvings or animals including birds, lizards, monkeys, rabbits and dogs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The present building was designed by Paley and Austin of Lancaster and consecrated in 1878 replacing an earlier church dating from 1824. It was built in the early English style of freestone from Inverkip quarries. The font, which was gifted by Lady Emma Shaw Stewart in 1845 for the previous building, was copied from a 15<sup>th<\/sup> century original.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Descriptive illustrated leaflets available and guided tours on request. Recorded organ music will also be played throughout the day.<\/p>" 55.95102 -4.765148