St George The Martyr's Church, Truro
History
The church was designed by the Rev'd William Haslam. It was consecrated on 5 October 1855 by Henry Phillpotts, Bishop of Exeter
The church was preceded by a temporary church built of wood which was the work of Mr. White, an architect and parishioner; it was opened on 23 April 1848 with a church service well attended by local clergy and lay people.
Present day
St George's stands in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As a traditionalist catholic parish that rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Oswestry (currently Paul Thomas).
Organ
The original organ was rebuilt in 1892 by Brewer and Co of Truro.
The current organ was originally in the Methodist Church in St Columb Major. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
References
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St George (Grade II) (1201533)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ "Consecration of St George's District Church, Truro". Royal Cornwall Gazette. Falmouth. 5 October 1855. Retrieved 27 September 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ A newspaper report of "100 years ago" published in April 1948
- ^ "Truro: St George the Martyr". A Church Near You. The Archbishops’ Council. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "St George's Church, Truro. Opening of the Organ". Royal Cornwall Gazette. Falmouth. 22 December 1892. Retrieved 27 September 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "NPOR [C00854]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
