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...while another records the loss of Israel Plowman in World War II.

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A church pew
16 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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The beautifully carved choir stalls were given in memory of two-year-old Edward Field Anderson (1876 - 78), son of Dr. William Anderson...

...Rich tones of the majestic pipe organ... once graced the church and occupied much of its north transept for.... The stately instrument was formerly in use at St. Thomas' Church in St. John's, but was moved from there and duly installed in the church here in 1911. It was built by the Peter Conacher Company of Huddersfield, England, and was a two-manual tracker instrument with complete pedal-board and two side panels of 2-foot to 16-foot stops. At the Brigus church, it was protected by a curved canopy which, perhaps rather by accident rather than design, served to enhance the instrument's capabilities. It was removed in the early 1960's.

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Holy water basin and jug
16 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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Drystone Walls
16 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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Additionally, featured in the basement, one can see the dry-stone walls upon which the building rests.

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St. George's Bell
16 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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For various reasons, the offset bell tower near the main entrance to St. George's has had to be replaced at least three times, mostly because of deterioration of the woodwork and the weight of the bell. However, after a severe wind storm in 1955 which toppled the structure, it was thought wise to reduce its height. Consequently, the bell is now housed in a ground-level enclosure. Unfortunately, this is not the most convenient arrangement, as the bell ringer has to stand in the open in order to manipulate the ringing and tolling mechanisms. Of interest to students of folklore is the fact that a unique custom was in vogue here for more than a hundred years - the altogether uncommon practice of tolling the church bell the number of strokes indicated by a parishioner's age immediately upon being notified of his or her death. Consequently, the bell ringer's room in the old belfry had it's walls marked, sometimes notched, with tally marks as a means of keeping score of the required number of strokes indicated by the deceased person's age.

Unfortunately, this practice has been discontinued in recent years. Any such custom so unique and unusual should never be allowed to cease, if not for its practicality, then for its longevity and rarity. This type of thing set our community apart from most others.

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Harbour view from St. George's Heritage Church
17 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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Bay view from St. George's Heritage Church
16 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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Bay view from St. George's Heritage Church
16 July 2007
Jane's Hill, Brigus, Newfoundland

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A view of the cliffs
20 September 2004
Brigus, Newfoundland
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While St. George's is no longer a functioning church, it is still the scene of many weddings, both church and civil. During the summer season, the building is used as a venue for musical concerts and performances, the open ceiling providing great acoustics. It is also used for art exhibitions, readings, lectures, etc.

St. George's is now operated by St. George's Heritage Committee Inc, who purchased the Church in 2004. Their operating funds come from events which take place during the summer season, and donations. There is no admission fee to view St. George's interior.