We invite you to go on a detailed tour of the church,

• Exterior
• Interior
• Baptistry
• North Aisle
• Pulpit
• Chancel and Sanctuary
• South Aisle

There is much to see in St George's, and it is rewarding to sit quietly in one of the pews and reflect upon the people who were responsible for this beautiful church.

Pennefather and Mitchell had the vision to build a new church. Mitchell, unlike some of the wealthy industrialists of other major cities, did not endow an art gallery or indeed leave his name on any institution, but the church which he paid for is a living example of his vision and generosity.

Before leaving the church the visitor is encouraged to look at the modest dedication plaque on the west wall by the window of St Paul, which commemorates his gift.

Mitchell marshalled a remarkable array of artist's and craftsman's talents to build this church, including those of T.R. Spence, Hedley, J.G. Sowerby (of the Gateshead Stained Glass Co. responsible for the majority of the glazing in the church), Emley & Sons, and of course his own son C W Mitchell (1855-1903).

For Spence this was to be his masterpiece.  Spence and Hedley were able to develop their skills in the newly confident society of Victorian Newcastle and were able to gather round them craftsmen of considerable ability. C W Mitchell may of course only have worked on St George's because his father was the patron and benefactor, but his contribution has enhanced Spence's great masterpiece.  His own memorial reflects his literary and artistic interests, but is deliberately subservient to that of his father.

The building cannot be understood on one brief visit; it requires the quiet searching for detail, and for themes replicated in various materials. Patient looking brings the reward of previously unseen delights. While sitting reflectively it is worth looking for the hangers for the top hats of those Victorian worthies of Jesmond who came here to worship God.

This beautiful church is not a museum piece, it is not only a fine example of Victorian craft at its best; it is a living place where people still worship as Christians have for two thousand years. Sunday by Sunday, old and young, all God's people, bring their own offerings to this beautiful place. The congregation of today accepts the responsibility of caring for this building and, through the Church Council, undertakes a continuing programme of care and maintenance; there are no endowments.