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Learn about our exciting project to redevelop the museum of the Order of St John in Clerkenwell. The Heritage Lottery Fund has earmarked a grant of £1.53 million for our plans to display the museum treasures in a new exhibition space, to show hidden parts of the Tudor Gatehouse and to create a learning space in the Priory Church.

Temporary exhibition

George Beeching

George Beeching - A St John Hero
This exhibition commemorates the 65th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Ibis and the death of Gearoge Beeching, who received the Albert Medal for his heroic actions on the night f 10th November, 1942. Look at our leaflet for more information.

St John Historical Society

Join the society and enjoy many interesting lectures and events throughout the year. Look at our programme for more information.

Leaflet and publication list

Discover the real world of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller. The Temple Church and St John’s Gate were, respectively, part of the medieval headquarters of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller in England.

Both sites are in Central London, within walking distance of each other. Together they form an exciting journey into a world of medieval devotion, conflict, and mystery. 

The museum shop offers many books, leaflets and journals on the history of the Order of St John Ambulance. Please see our publications list.