Heritage Open Days September 2008
Join us for 4 Days of Music, Memories and Celebration. |
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St Georges Singers Performance Dates
A busy mixed choir, now established as one of the finest choral societies in North West England. |
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Paul and Elaine Griffiths receive the Sieff Award
Paul and Elaine Griffiths recognised for their work in bringing together business and community (13/06/08) |
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Events for the Summer at Gorton Monastery |
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Concert in aid of the Restoration Fund SOLD OUT
Following the sell-out concert last year, Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra will perform again at the newly restored Gorton Monastery on Sunday 13th July 2008. |
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Spirit of Love sculpture unveiled
A statue was unveiled outside Gorton Monastery at a special ceremony attended by VIP guests. |
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Gorton Monastery £6 million restoration complete
Work on the £6 million restoration of the building is complete, on time and on budget. |
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Housing scheme builds on sacred geometry
The housing scheme uses the same setting out, proportions and ratios found in Gorton Monastery, as created by its architect Edward Pugin in 1863. |
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TRH The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall
On Wednesday 7 February, TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Gorton Monastery. |
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Monastery Rolls Out Gorton Timeline To Schools
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Corporations In The Cloisters - By Robert Beale
Gorton Monastery is soon to fill a new role as a focus for business-led regeneration of the area. |
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Gorton Regeneration Continues
The Gorton Monastery housing scheme is being held up as a national example of heritage-led regeneration. |
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Madonna Is Returned To Monastery
A statue of Madonna and child is to be returned to Gorton Monastery after it was found for sale in a local antiques shop. |
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History Of Gorton And The Future For The Monastery
The hoardings outside the Monastery have been decorated with pictures of Gorton |
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Crucifix Is Hoisted Back Into Place
A 17 ft crucifix depicting a life-size statue of Jesus Christ on the cross was hoisted into place today (2nd November 2006) |
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Drawing Sparks Appeal To Rebuild High Altar
The largest altar built since the Reformation could be rebuilt if £400,000 can be raised. |
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