Friends of George Street

Information posted by the Friends of George Street about events and activities at the former Independent Methodist Chapel at George Street, Oldham by Age UK Oldham. The early posts describe the works to conserve, restore and adapt this Grade ll* Listed Building betwee 2012-13. Restoration works were supported by a grant from the HLF, with match funding from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Challenge Fund, English Heritage and the Architectural Heritage Fund as well as Viridor Credits and Lloyds Bank.

Monday, 18 February 2013

Day 11 - Scaffolding and Internal Coverings

Week 3 - Day 11
While the scaffolders continued to work on the external cladding and the framework scaffolding over the roof attention was also given to protecting the pulpit and pews.

George Street Chapel viewed from the NE in the afternoon
as the sun drops behind the chapel.

The scaffolding extending beyond the gutters to meet the external scaffold frame,
which snow surrounds the building.

Plastic sheeting now protects the pulpit and pews to prevent damage
as a temporary floor is constructed above the Gallery
and the wall plaster is removed.