St George's Church, Chorley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Chorley

Inception: 1825

Architects: Thomas Rickman

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://stgeorgechorley.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.65210,-2.62920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21