As we are getting closer to the opening of George Street Chapel I am busily making costumes with our craft group but urgently need fabric and other items for costumes which range from children aged 5 to adult aged 82!
Please can you have a look at home and ask friends and relatives if they have any of the following they would like to donate to us :-
1 Old ‘scratchy’ blankets/army blankets
2 Dark heavy non patterned material – black/grey/navy
3 Mens braces – with button straps not clips
4 Old cotton material ( to make aprons & mop caps ) – heavy cotton lining from curtains is great – the more faded and worn the better – or worn out plain cotton tea towels
5 Flat caps both boys & mens
6 wing collar shirts – men
7 Dark waistcoats men & boys
8 Mens dark jackets & trousers
9 Mens scarves – not silk or heavy patterned
10 Any elastic / old buttons
11 – and just in case ……. You never know whatyou might find under your bed – CLOGS!!! ( bit of a long shot but worth a try eh?)
Thanks
Maggie
Maggie HurleyVolunteer & Community Service ManagerBefriending Service – IT & Digital Programme- Chadderton Over 60’s Centre – Intergenerational Educational Projects – Activity & Community Groups – Community EventsAge UK OldhamDirect Line: 0161 622 9252 Head Office: 0161 633 0213
Fax: 0161 620 6197 Address: 10 Church Lane, Oldham OL1 3AN
Email:maggie.hurley@ageukoldham.org.uk Web: www.ageukoldham.org.uk
Tuesday 25 February 2014
Material Urgently Needed
Monday 24 February 2014
Finishing Floorboards
The cracks in the floorboards have bee filled with papier-mache and they have all been screwed down and the screw heads plugged.
No daily works left on the capital works now. So the finishing off and fitting out works will get their own posts.
No daily works left on the capital works now. So the finishing off and fitting out works will get their own posts.
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| Making the plugs to cover the screws |
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| Filled, screwed and plugged. |
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| Detail of a filled cracks and plugged screw hole. |
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Day 248 - Filling Gaps
Week 51 - Day 248
The gaps between the floorboards in the chapel are being filled with papier-mache. This will be applied in three layers.
The gaps between the floorboards in the chapel are being filled with papier-mache. This will be applied in three layers.
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Day 247 - Fixing Floors
Week 51 - Day 247
The chapel floor is the centre of attention for the next few days. The cracks between the boards are being filled in and loose boards are being screwed to the floor. The heads of the screws will be covered over by wooden plugs. Cracked boards which cannot be repaired will be lifted and replaced. Floor boards of this age are wider than modern boards, so it is important for the feel and look of a chapel of this age to retain as much of the original material as possible.
The chapel floor is the centre of attention for the next few days. The cracks between the boards are being filled in and loose boards are being screwed to the floor. The heads of the screws will be covered over by wooden plugs. Cracked boards which cannot be repaired will be lifted and replaced. Floor boards of this age are wider than modern boards, so it is important for the feel and look of a chapel of this age to retain as much of the original material as possible.
Monday 17 February 2014
Day 246 - Fixing Floors
Week 51 - Day 246
The floor boarding all had large gaps between each of the boards. To fix the problem each board has been lifted and relaid, closing up the gaps. A new fillet has then been introduced at the edge to make up the total of all the gaps removed.
The floor boarding all had large gaps between each of the boards. To fix the problem each board has been lifted and relaid, closing up the gaps. A new fillet has then been introduced at the edge to make up the total of all the gaps removed.
Thursday 13 February 2014
Digital Reconstructions of George Street
It is hard to provide all the work going into the digital reconstructions of George Street Chapel.
Here are some of the models for the surrounding buildings, though the elements comprise layers which relate to different time periods so that changes in windows and roofs can be programmed into the time line.
the chapel historical material s being provided by Andrew and Annelise Fielding and Roy and Gail Lees while the model itself and other details such as the topography, trams etc are being done by Julian Baum and Claire Duval of Take 27 Ltd.
Here are some of the models for the surrounding buildings, though the elements comprise layers which relate to different time periods so that changes in windows and roofs can be programmed into the time line.
the chapel historical material s being provided by Andrew and Annelise Fielding and Roy and Gail Lees while the model itself and other details such as the topography, trams etc are being done by Julian Baum and Claire Duval of Take 27 Ltd.
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| Buildings below the Sunday School on the east side of George St, Oldham. Take 27 Ltd. |
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| The terrace above George Street Chapel. All these shops still exist, though the roof lines have changed over the years as have the frontages. Take 27 Ltd. |
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| George Street Chapel and the terrace built to the north. Take 27 Ltd. |
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| The Sunday School looking down George Street. Take 27 Ltd. |
Wednesday 12 February 2014
Day 245 - Last Minister Visits
The last minister at George Street Independent Methodist Chapel, Alan Scholes, returned today to see the works.
He was delighted to see the restoration works and really pleased and surprised to see the pipe organ restored to its original decoration. As a child he remembered it with the shabby paintwork which was over painted to tidy it up.
He was delighted to see the restoration works and really pleased and surprised to see the pipe organ restored to its original decoration. As a child he remembered it with the shabby paintwork which was over painted to tidy it up.
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Draft View of the Evolution of the Chapel
I simple model has been created to help draft out the evolution of the chapel, which will help to direct the introductory movie and the interpretation of the chapel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de3GqUp2JDs&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de3GqUp2JDs&feature=youtu.be
Monday 10 February 2014
Day 244 - Work to Flooring
Week 50 - Day 244
The carpenters were back today to address some issues with the floor boards.
To prevent sawdust entering the pipe organ it was covered in plastic sheeting.
The carpenters were back today to address some issues with the floor boards.
To prevent sawdust entering the pipe organ it was covered in plastic sheeting.
Friday 7 February 2014
Interpretation - Draft Movie
No physical work at the chapel again today, but all through the program there has been work going on in the background to interpret the history of the chapel. Some of that work has been to bring you a daily diary of the physical building works through this Blog and the Friends of George Street Facebook page.
There has been steady work carried out uncover more documentary evidence about the chapel, its tenants and those who worshipped there - and to pull together all the information to create an introductory video for visitors to the chapel and an accompanying book.
A draft of the movie is available for a short time on Youtube - click the link to be taken there. If it is not working it is because the video has expired and time for comments has passed. The video was edited to take into account comments. Revised version no won line until 7 March, 2014.
There has been steady work carried out uncover more documentary evidence about the chapel, its tenants and those who worshipped there - and to pull together all the information to create an introductory video for visitors to the chapel and an accompanying book.
A draft of the movie is available for a short time on Youtube - click the link to be taken there. If it is not working it is because the video has expired and time for comments has passed. The video was edited to take into account comments. Revised version no won line until 7 March, 2014.
The video is being created by Julian Baum and Claire Lavall at Take 27 and researchers Andrew and Annelise Fielding with substantial support provided by the photographs of Peter Langley and the documentary research of Gail and Roy Lees. The link is to an 8 minute draft video so we can see all the sections we need to include and get the pace and content right. Already we can see that the movie needs to be extended to about 10 minutes.
There will be additional pictures and a narration over the top. There will be a book which will contain everything in greater detail, telling the story of construction, life, worship, decay and restoration at George Street Chapel.
Please have a look at this draft and pass back any comments you might have.
I know this is difficult as it is not finished and you may not have a complete a knowledge of the chapel and its history. However I am sure you realise that the movie can only be a snapshot of the chapel's 200 years life and those who lived and worshipped there - encapsulated in 10 minutes.
There will be two other shorter sections as stand alone movies to cover the cellar dwellings and worship in the chapel
The link will only be online for two days, as it is only work in progress and we would not want it to be widely circulated. It is a means to getting to the finished movie.
Please email Andrew Fielding with any comments you may have and say that you saw the draft via this Blog site. To aandafieldingltd@gmail.com
Thursday 6 February 2014
No Works at Chapel Today
No work at the chapel today.
The carpenter and painter arriving Friday or Monday.
The carpenter and painter arriving Friday or Monday.
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Day 243 - Chairs
Week 49 - Day 243
Chairs delivered today from storage. They were originally used at a methodist chapel and will now find a new home at George Street where they will be used for visits that require seating, but can be stored elsewhere when the floors are needed to be clear.
Chairs delivered today from storage. They were originally used at a methodist chapel and will now find a new home at George Street where they will be used for visits that require seating, but can be stored elsewhere when the floors are needed to be clear.
Tuesday 4 February 2014
Day 242 - Work began 12 month Ago
Week 49 - Day 242
The capital works began twelve months ago on Monday 4th February 2013.
Then we were getting ready for snow, this week its strong winds and rain we are contending with - but we have a restored and conserved building with lights and heating. Only a few more weeks left before the building is taken back by Age UK from the builders and we can start looking at some more detailed fitting out and interpretation without their being workmen or materials scattered around.
The blog remains as an archive of the works over the last twelve months. You can look up what happened by month and date or by clicking on the 'labels'.
The capital works began twelve months ago on Monday 4th February 2013.
Then we were getting ready for snow, this week its strong winds and rain we are contending with - but we have a restored and conserved building with lights and heating. Only a few more weeks left before the building is taken back by Age UK from the builders and we can start looking at some more detailed fitting out and interpretation without their being workmen or materials scattered around.
The blog remains as an archive of the works over the last twelve months. You can look up what happened by month and date or by clicking on the 'labels'.
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| Works started twelve months ago on 4th February 2013. |
Monday 3 February 2014
Day 241 - Facade Pipes - Fantastic
Week 49 - Day 241
The facade pipes were returned their place in the front rack today and look FANTASTIC.
The organ sounds GREAT.
I will be a real attraction at George Street Chapel.
The facade pipes were returned their place in the front rack today and look FANTASTIC.
The organ sounds GREAT.
I will be a real attraction at George Street Chapel.
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