Church Micro 9436...Cullercoats Traditional Geocache
dmurdoch218: Gone missing a few times now. Unfortunately it’s time to archive this one. Thanks to everybody who looked.
Church Micro 9436...Cullercoats
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St Georges Church is a Church of England Church in Cullercoats.
It is just in front of Tynemouth Longsands, a popular beach. It can be seen from miles away, because of its 180 feet steeple. It was designed by John Loughborough Pearson, and was built later that year. It is a Grade I listed building.
The church has four fixed bells which are struck by hammers operated by bell ropes from the ringing chamber. Due to the construction of the building it can not take the strain of swinging bells. Two of the bells' hammers require repair (damaged due to wear and tear 2005). The smallest bell is most used as it has a second pulley in a more convenient location.
The organ was built by Thomas Christopher Lewis in consultation with William Rea, the Newcastle City organist, and was dedicated a mere three months after the consecration of the church in February 1885. It stands in the South Transept, directly under the tower, facing North, with a generous amount of free space around it. From this position, its commanding voice can be heard in all parts of the building without loss of impact, even with a full congregation. It is a substantial instrument, built in Lewis's grand style with Swell behind Great on the same level and Pedal on three unit chests behind and alongside the manual divisions. There is no facade casework, although the front pipes appear to have been laid out to receive one, the lower part is panelled in oak. The console is central in the case and is 'en fenêtre'. The action to manuals and drawstops is mechanical; the pedal action is pneumatic. A Discus blower feeds the main bellows which can still be raised by hand. A full restoration of the organ was carried out in 1987, by Harrison & Harrison of Durham. The organ is one of a small number in the country designed by Lewis which have not been significantly altered. The church has a regular recital series on Bank Holidays and in the summer months.
This cache should be nice and easy find, a small micro at the front of the Church. Please be stealthy, it is a popular area with dog walkers. I have been told that the coords are a little out so I have added a better hint.
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