
ST JOHN'S CHURCH
PRESERVATION GROUP
Formed in 2007 to re-open, restore and maintain St John's Church, Kates Hill. The group is run by dedicated local volunteers, supported by a panel of Expert Advisers who give their advice freely.
This website replaces www.savestjohnschurch.zoomshare.com

St John's Church, St John's Road, Kates Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7JT
Burial place of
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William Perry 'The Tipton Slasher'
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Marion Richardson 'Marion Richardson Handwriting'
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The Hansons Beer family
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Family of Sir Alfred Hickman, founder of Tarmac and first patron Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
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Numerous war heroes including George Thomason who saved the life of Viscount Lascelles
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Opened 1840
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Closed 2002 on safety grounds
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Found to be structurally safe and repairable 2008
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Business plan and proposal now with Church Commissioners with a view to re-opening as a place of Christian worship, for community use, tourism and events (May 2013)
St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Kates Hill, Dudley, West Midlands circa 1967 courtesy of the Frith collection
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