An Impressive Victorian Bathstone pulpit,

St. George’s Church, Perry Hill, London Built by W.C. Banks in 1878-80. Until it’s tragic demolition in 1999 St. George’s was a good example of a lavishly built suburban church of the late 19th Century. According to the council for the care of churches, the architect “expended much of the donor’s money on elaborate window tracery and carved stone detail”. (much of which was purchased by LASSCO and is detailed below.In the report by the Council for the Care of Churches in August 1992 conclusions were drawn that: “The council considers St. George’s to be an important building both for it’s architecture and it’s numerous contents and for its contribution to the townscape of South East London.” The foundation stone on the 23rd November 1878. The builder was B. E. Nightingale of Albert Embank-ment. On it’s completion, a parish was formed from Christ Church, Forest Hill and a small part of St.Mary’s, Lewisham. The report then noted the “severe dislocation of the structure” and recommended that the western end be demolished. Unfortunately, the entire church had to be demolished in 1999. On demolition, LASSCO St.Michael’s purchased much of the decorative stonework, (including the pulpit), as well as the organ and two superb paintings by Rupert Corbould. After further considerations by the Diocese LASSCO subsequently purchased (and sold) the majority of the fabulous stained glass.