The Cumbrian town of Keswick The Friends of is famous for its magnificent scenery and wealth of history and is Keswick St John loved by all who visit or call it home.

A Grade 2* listed church in the heart of the Lake District A World Heritage Site

“The first thing I remember as an event Designed by in my life was being taken by my nurse Anthony Salvin for the to the brow of Friars Crag Marshall Family on Derwentwater.” of Castlerigg Manor in 1836 The Friends of Keswick St John has been established to assist with the upkeep and development of our historic church in the heart of the Lake District. The church itself has rich connections in the worlds of history, art, music and literature. The Romantic Poets knew the town well and wrote of the beauty of the Lakes. The changing seasons and the splendour of the natural world In the chancel, above the high altar, is an inspired many artists. The words they acclaimed set of windows designed in the wrote and the pictures they painted have Pre-Raphaelite style by the renowned attracted and influenced countless visitors and made by You are warmly invited to become a ever since. The church has played an James Powell & Sons. influential role in the development of the member of the Friends of Keswick St John town over the last two centuries and by making a donation. being at the heart of the Keswick community Your name will be recorded in the remains central to our aims. Friends of Keswick St John book on display in the church.

We are providing an opportunity for those who know and love this wonderful church to support its maintenance and The nave of the church boasts a memorial to development. The Friends of Keswick John Marshall IV, designed by , St John provides everyone with the the daughter of , chance to feel part of the community who is considered the founder here in Keswick. of the Arts & Crafts Movement.