Historic Buildings

Securing the Legacy - Celebrating 300 years of St George the Martyr parish church, Queen Square

We will secure the future of our Grade II* listed church, addressing critical needs of the building and enabling the church to thrive as a centre for its local community and visitors: • Safeguard the heritage and integrity of this historically significant church – including its important Hawksmoor ceiling – for future generations, enabling its removal from the Heritage at Risk Register. • Combine the church’s architectural and social heritage with 21st-century values of community, and environmental / economic sustainability to create a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage. • Animate the church to develop it as a resource for local residents and workforce, users of local health institutions, as well as visitors to the area. • Provide appropriate contemporary additions, which are sustainable and compatible with the character of the building, to accommodate more diversified uses and generate a wider range of income. • Establish a sustainable business model.