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St John's Church, Middlesbrough, is the oldest parish church in the town of
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough ( ), colloquially known as Boro, is a port town in the Borough of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Lying to the south of the River Tees, Middlesbrough forms part of the Teesside Built up area, built-up area and the Tees Va ...
in the ceremonial county of
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, England. It is an active parish church and a Grade II*
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which was listed by
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in July 1968. It is located at the junction of
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, North Ormesby Road and Russell Street. It is opposite a small retail park and to the east of the main town centre. It can be seen when passing on the nearby A66 carriageway which passes the north and the east of the church. Its spire and tower is one of Middlesbrough's oldest and dominant landmarks which can be seen when bypassing the town.


History

The church was built in 1865 by architect John Norton and it was dedicated to
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after completion.
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's official listing describes the church as: The church is one of many in the town and still continues to be important for local Christians and others for use for weddings, community events, celebrations and other functions. It forms a joint parish with St Columba's church.


Present day

The church is the oldest parish church and place of worship in Middlesbrough and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2015 and continues to have a strong importance to both the religious and non-religious community in Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. It is also seen as a local landmark and occupies an important position in the town centre.


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:St John's Church, Middlesbrough Churches completed in 1865 Buildings and structures in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough ( ), colloquially known as Boro, is a port town in the Borough of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Lying to the south of the River Tees, Middlesbrough forms part of the Teesside Built up area, built-up area and the Tees Va ...
Churches in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough ( ), colloquially known as Boro, is a port town in the Borough of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Lying to the south of the River Tees, Middlesbrough forms part of the Teesside Built up area, built-up area and the Tees Va ...
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough ( ), colloquially known as Boro, is a port town in the Borough of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Lying to the south of the River Tees, Middlesbrough forms part of the Teesside Built up area, built-up area and the Tees Va ...