Volunteers at the church of St George, Colegate, Norwich are currently working on a project to clean and conserve the wall monuments in the church. Led by conservator Deborah Carthy, a group of volunteers from the congregation, as well as friends and members of The Matthew Project, have been involved in this effort for the past two years. The project has received funding from the King Charles III Charitable Fund, which will support the work for the next three years. Jane Kennedy, the Fabric Officer at the church, expressed gratitude for the grant and emphasized the importance of continuing this work with the help of trained volunteers.
The project at St George’s church has been made possible by the dedicated efforts of volunteers who have contributed their time and expertise to clean and conserve the wall monuments. Deborah Carthy, a conservator with experience working in some of the country’s most prestigious buildings, has been leading the group in this endeavor. The project has been further supported by a grant from the King Charles III Charitable Fund, ensuring that the work can continue for the next three years. Jane Kennedy, the Fabric Officer at the church, encourages anyone interested in getting involved to reach out for more information.
The cleaning and conservation of the wall monuments at St George’s church is a significant undertaking that requires skilled volunteers to assist in the process. The project has been ongoing for two years, with plans to continue for the next three years thanks to the support from the King Charles III Charitable Fund. Volunteers from the congregation, as well as friends and members of The Matthew Project, have been instrumental in the success of this project. Jane Kennedy, the Fabric Officer, is eager to welcome more volunteers who are interested in participating in this important work.
The restoration project at St George’s church in Norwich has been successful in cleaning and conserving the wall monuments, due to the dedication and effort of volunteers. Led by conservator Deborah Carthy, the group of volunteers has been working diligently on this project for the past two years. With funding from the King Charles III Charitable Fund, the work will continue for the next three years, allowing for more volunteers to get involved and receive training to assist in this important preservation work. Anyone interested in joining the project is encouraged to contact Jane Kennedy for more information.
