page_title: Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs
section_title: 20th century
hierarchical_section_title: Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs / History / 20th century
caption_attribution_description: English: East window in Chapel of St John, Lichfield, designed by John Piper
context_page_description: The Hospital of St John Baptist without the Barrs is a sheltered housing complex with adjacent chapel in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
  The building has ancient roots, once providing accommodation to travellers outside the southern city walls who would arrive in Lichfield after the gates had closed for the night. The distinctive eight chimneys fronting St John’s Street date back to the Tudor period when the hospital served as an almshouse for elderly gentlemen in the city.
context_section_description: In 1929 the resident's rooms were rearranged to overlook a central quadrangle. The rooms were also upgraded with new gas heating and sanitation facilities. In 1958 the Masters House was renovated with the top floor converted into flats. In 1966/67 the south and western sides of the quadrangle were constructed by Louis de Soissons Architects with a house for the warden and a two storey building with four two bedroomed flats. It was in the 1960s when married couples were allowed to take residence in the hospital. In 1984 the stained glass in the east window of the chapel was replaced by a magnificent interpretation of 'Christ in Majesty' by John Piper.
caption: John Piper Window
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