Church of St George, Glascote, Tamworth

GLASCOTE CHURCH – Glascote is a suburb of Tamworth; its rapid growth has made the erection of this district church necessary. It is built to accommodate 200 persons, with ample passages. The materials are local red brick and Bath stone. The cost of the church was about £2,800. Messrs. Charles Clarkson and Sons were the builders, and Mr. Basil Champneys, of 39, Great Marlborough Street, was the architect. The church is dedicated in honour of St. George a figure of him is intended eventually to occupy the niche over the porch. [Building News 18 June 1880 page 714]