St John’s Methodist Chapel Main Road, St. John's , IM4 3NA Methodism first came to the Isle of Man in 1758, when John Murlin was diverted by a storm in the Irish Sea. Murlin was known as ‘the weeping prophet’. He is not only commemorated by a memorial plaque in Wesley’s Chapel, London, but is also buried in Wesley’s tomb. Methodism did not really get established […] Read More
St Joseph Church/Agneash Fenella Avenue, Willaston, IM2 6PD This Catholic Church was built in 1954 to the design of S.F. O’Hanlon of Douglas. Read More
St Jude’s Chapelry Jurby Road, Andreas , IM7 2EA This Chapel was built to a design by John Welch in 1839 and consecrated in 1841. It is one of six churches in this Parish. Together with regular services St Jude’s celebrates Harvest Festival, has Christmas Carol Services and is licensed for Weddings. The Chapel hosts a TT Cafe and Soup Days. Read More
St Luke’s Church Brandywell Road, Baldwin, IM4 5EZ Built, on top of the older Abbon Keeill, this tiny Church has the most spectacular views over the Manx countryside. This very isolated Church, designed by John Welch, was completed in 1836, replacing a 1700s church. In common with a few churches on the Island, the interior can be converted to a school room. The […] Read More
St Mark’s Church Vicarage Crossag Road, Ballasalla, IM9 3AH This small rural Church was built in 1772. This whitewashed building has domed, leaded windows and a domed bell tower. The Church organ was created by H. W. Hewitt who also built the organ at Bridge Parish Church. The stained glass window dates from 1899. The old village school facing the Church is now used […] Read More
St Mary of the Isle Hill Street, Douglas, IM1 1EG The Church was completed in 1859, in the French Gothic style with long, elegant, stained glass windows, from Dublin, Ireland showing the Annunciation and Resurrection. Stations of the Cross adorn the walls. The main alter is designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed Liverpool Cathedral in 1904. In the 1920s, Gilbert Scott, won a competition […] Read More
