Thinking big: the two Chapels of St John's College

The exhibition marks 150 years since the consecration of the new Chapel. It covers the history of the Chapel from the medieval buildings adapted for College use upon its foundation, through the religious turmoils of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the secular roles that the Chapel has played in College life throughout its history, the project to build a new Chapel, Scott's design for the building and its decoration, its consecration, and the consequences of building a new Chapel for the College then and now. 

The exhibition runs from 21 January to 18 April 2019, and is open to the public Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Entry to the Exhibition Area is via the Working Library in Chapel Court.