Restoration St John’s Church Deansgate Manchester

MANCHESTER - St. John's Church, Deansgate, Manchester, was reopened on 13 February, after restoration. An inner chancel, or "chorus cantorum," has been formed within the existing walls. The altar is of oak, open framed, and has been manufactured by Messrs. Cox and Sons, of London. Above the oak panelling the walls of the sanctuary are decorated in colour and gold, with a banded diaper and four vesica‑shaped panels. The plaster‑ groined ceiling of the apse is also decorated in colour and gold, and is powdered with stars. The work has been executed from the designs of the architects (Messrs Medland and Henry Taylor) by the contractor, Mr. T. Scott.[Building News 21 February 1879 page 213]

Reference           Building News 21 February 1879 page 213