St George's Church, Chorley, Gothic Revival church in Chorley, England
Description
St George's Church is a Gothic Revival church in Chorley featuring a west tower with four stages, decorative pinnacles, and a tall lancet window above the main entrance. The interior is divided by three galleries with cast iron supports and includes decorative hammerbeam ceiling work made from cast iron.
History
The church was built between 1825 and 1828 under the Million Act, a government program to construct churches in industrial areas following the Napoleonic Wars. This expansion reflected the rapid population growth and religious needs of developing regions during that period.
Culture
The interior galleries feature cast iron pillars with decorated fronts that frame the worship space. A white marble font depicts an angel carrying a scalloped bowl.
Practical
The church is located on St George's Street in Chorley and is easily accessible by foot from the town center. Visitors should plan their visit around regular services, which take place throughout the week.
Did you know?
The 1919 bell system uses a rare Ellacombe Chime mechanism that allows the bells to be rung by hand without full rotation. This ingenious system was a practical solution for operating church bells with minimal physical effort.
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