A stunning collection of ceiling bosses from the ruined east end of St. John's Church displayed in the Chapter House.




A general view of the rarely-opened Chapter House


A finely-carved ceiling boss depicting the Annunciation


Green Man or lion? Another intriguing medieval ceiling boss

Much-weathered but still wonderful: early medieval Stations of the Cross


Looking a little worse for wear but is this St. John the Baptist himself?

A final glimpse of the collection of old stones in the Chapter House. Medieval craftsmanship at its very finest..


Ancient, finely-carved masonry falls from the earth in the ruined east end of St. John's Church..

Old gravestones re-employed as paving: a Welsh iron master and a Liverpool 'ostrich feather manufacturer' lying side by side


All of the above were photographed by Steve Howe in June 2014. Here are a few more-
or go on to see some fascinating older images of St. John's and its surroundings..

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