St George's Church, Chorley
St. Georges Church, St. Georges Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2AA
The Church (consecrated 1825) is noteworthy as an early example of a large Waterloo Church, for the hammer-beam roof by Rickman and Stephen Adam's internal west window (1891). The focus will be on 'Restoring the Reredos'. For the first time in 65 years, the reredos behind the curtain is visible and the restored panels will be available for viewing. Talks will explain the historical context behind the great changes of 1891 when the chancel and reredos were created and the recent restoration process.
Exhibitions and tailored guided tours of the church, with the normal participation activities like bellringing with the distinctive Ellacombe Chimes, Pay and Play on the Jardine organ (1881) and the children's quiz, will all be available.
Free light refreshments are provided.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- Tours 1000-1600. History of the Great Change 1891 Talk: 1100
- Saturday 14 September:
- Tours 1000-1500. Restoration of the Reredos Talk: 1100
Location & directions
St. Georges Church, St. Georges Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2AA
- Contact on day:
- Bill Walker
- Telephone number:
- +447951079359
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
