St George's, Charlestown

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WANTED: information on the brass memorial plaque which was at St George's Church, Charlestown

This is what is said about it on the UKNIWM:

"1990/91: THE MAIN BODY OF THE CHURCH WAS DEMOLISHED BUT THE TOWER AND SPIRE REMAIN. THE CONGREGATION MOVED TO A CONVERTED PUB IN DOUGLAS PLACE BUT THE MEMORIAL WAS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE. IT WAS REMOVED BY THE DIOCESAN AUTHORITIES INTO STORE FOR SAFE KEEPING BUT HAS
SINCE BEEN LOST"

www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.15976/fromUkniwmSearch/1

I have been in touch with the church authorities, ministers and members of the congregation since we started looking for this at the end of September but I haven't got any further with my enquiries

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This is a photocopy of a photograph showing the Roll of Honour from St George's, the picture is not enhanced enough for us to work from but we hope this Roll of Honour shouldn't be too dfficult to locate.

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Internal photo of St George's (photocopy of a photo)

Do you have any other photos showing the inside of this church which you could share with us?

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All that remains of St George's, Charlestown now is the spire

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[ELAINE]

Emma,

Sorry I dont have any photo's.....This was my church...1950's, walked with the scholars...It was a lovely place....I also remember them moving into a small building.....I wonder if members of the Broughton Forum will know anything....There are some Whit Laners on that Forum....I will ask tomorrow, as I am a Member...

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Thanks Elaine, this one seems to be a bit of a brick wall situation at the moment so any help/info would be appreciated

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This Roll of Honour was not one of the ones we saw at the basement store of Salford Museum on 12/11/2010.

Last known sighting of the Roll of Honour was discussed on the Salford Forums here. We will, of course, continue to try to ascertain its present location.

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Nov 4, 2010 12:41:10 GMT Spitfire said:

we hope this Roll of Honour shouldn't be too dfficult to locate.

unfortunately this roll of honour was not seen by us today on our visit to the museum and cellars so we will make further enquiries next week.

Still seeking information on the wherebouts of the brass memorial from this chuch please

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Nov 4, 2010 12:41:10 GMT Spitfire said:

This is a photocopy of a photograph showing the Roll of Honour from St George's, the picture is not enhanced enough for us to work from but we hope this Roll of Honour shouldn't be too dfficult to locate.

This Roll of Honour is framed and displayed on the wall of the Salford Local History Library. It relates to Charlestown Congregational Church, which was NOT dedicated to St. George (or any other saint). St. George's Church, Charlestown, of which now only the Spire still stands by the roundabout at the end of the M602, was a separate church, and was a Church of England church, not Congregational.

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Interior of St. George CE Church, Charlestown, c.1985. Before the main body of the church was demolished.

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Another view of the interior, undated.

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We would still be very grateful to hear any information about the Brass Plaque memorial which is currently missing. In anyone has any photographs of it, it would be wonderful if we could obtain copies. Please contact one of the staff members via PM, email, or on the thread if you have any information about the memorial.

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I have continued to work on this but so far all my enquiries have led to nothing...if anyone has any info about the St George's, Charlestown brass plaque memorial please let me know so that I can follow up any leads, thanks