St John the Evangelist Church, Hurst

St John the Evangelist is the only Anglican place of worship in the Parish of Hurst. It was consecrated by the first bishop of Manchester in 1849. Oldham Whittaker, a local mill owner funded the building of the church. Edwin Hugh Shellard was the original architect and designed it in a stripped perpendicular style, typical of its period, and is constructed in local sandstone, with a slate roof.
The north and south transepts, Whittaker Chapel, tower and spire, a significant local landmark, were added in 1862. This architect was George Shaw of Saddleworth and the unique dark oak reredos, panelling and artefacts, as well as the stained-glass windows, are all his work.

This year’s theme: - Unique Architecture

• There will be information on the history of Hurst and St John’s – display, leaflets and talks.
• Our famous stuffed owl that lived in the church in the 1930s will be on display - hear his story!
• Registers available for family tree searches.
• Children’s activities available
• Refreshments available
• Full wheelchair access
• On-site disabled parking
• Other parking available on-street
• On-site accessible toilet
• Hearing loop
• Assistance dogs welcome
• Pushchair/pram friendly

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

12.15pm - 3.00pm

Sunday 21 September:

12.15pm - 3.00pm

Location & directions

Kings Road, Hurst, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8EZ

Directions:

St John’s Church has a magnificent spire that can be seen from many aspects of the parish. You may approach St John’s from the traffic lights at Hurst Cross which is marked by a huge stone cross given by subscription by the people of Hurst around the same time that the church was built. From Hurst Cross proceed down Kings Road. You will see St John’s immediately after the shops on the right-hand side. Post Code: OL6 8EZ

Contact on day:

David Southworth

Telephone number:

+447912600610

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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