Community Gardening Project at Gorton Monastery, Manchester
Discover how a community gardening project is transforming Gorton Monastery into a thriving urban sanctuary rooted in heritage & connection.| The Monastery
Discover how a community gardening project is transforming Gorton Monastery into a thriving urban sanctuary rooted in heritage & connection.| The Monastery
£249,650 Grant Awarded to the Monastery 26/07/2025 There’s a deep stillness to summer at the Monastery – the kind that allows for both reflection and quiet celebration. This year, that stillness carries something new: a sense of joyful momentum. We’re delighted to share that The Monastery has been awarded a transformational £249,650 grant from The […] The post Securing the Future: Heritage Funding to Celebrate 30 Years of The Monastery appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
Design and Original Construction (1860s–1885) The former Church of St Francis (Gorton Monastery) is a High Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Edward Welby Pugin in the 1860s. The church’s crowning feature is its high altar and towering reredos at the north end of the nave, which became the focal point of the interior. Notably, the […] The post The High Altar of Gorton Monastery (Church of St Francis, Manchester) appeared first on The Monastery.| The Monastery
The Monastery is proud to announce that long-standing volunteer and Senior Tour Guide, Grahame Birtles, has been shortlisted for the Heritage Hero Awards—a prestigious recognition of individuals who go above and beyond to protect and promote the UK’s heritage. A Passionate Storyteller and Dedicated Volunteer As a key figure in Gorton Monastery’s visitor experience, Grahame […] The post Gorton Monastery’s Senior Tour Guide, Grahame Birtles, Shortlisted for the Heritage Hero Awards ap...| The Monastery
