Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist
149 St. Richards Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LD
It was built in 1934 to serve the mainly Scottish community of miners who came to work the newly-opened Kent Coalfield and was originally intended as a combined church and social centre.
Betteshanger Colliery opened in 1926. Many of the mine workers settled in the Mill Hill area, where new housing was built for them. Fr J M O’Connell, who was at that time chaplain to St Ethelburga’s Convent, Deal, undertook the care of the new mission of St Johns. A site was purchased on St Richard’s Road and a new church was built, which opened in February 1934.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10:00 - 16:00
Location & directions
149 St. Richards Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LD
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
