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St George’s Church, Tombland, Norwich
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St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich
52°37′51.56″N 1°17′53.67″E / 52.6309889°N 1.2982417°E / 52.6309889; 1.2982417
Location Norwich, Norfolk
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St George
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed
Administration
Parish St George Tombland
Deanery Norwich East
Archdeaconry Norwich
Diocese Anglican Diocese of Norwich
Province Province of Canterbury

St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich is a really old and important church located in Norwich. It's known as a parish church, which means it serves a local community. This church is also a Grade I listed building, meaning it's considered very special and protected because of its history and beautiful design.

A Look Back at St George's Church

This church is super old! It was built way back in the Middle Ages, specifically in the 1400s. People started building it in the 15th century. We know that money was left in people's wills to help build the church's tall tower in 1445.

The Church Organ

St George's Church has a cool musical instrument inside: an organ! This organ was built in 1865 by two people named A and SJ Godball. If you're interested in learning more about organs, you can find details about this one on something called the National Pipe Organ Register. It's like a big list of information about organs.

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