No. 24Brass plaqueNorth aisle
The Revd George Arthur Firth (brass)
1829–1896
The inscription
This Brass was placed here to commemorate the dedication of the above window by the people of the parish To the Glory of God and in memory of the Revd. GEORGE ARTHUR FIRTH, M.A. born Jany 21 1829 died July 22 1896 who for nearly 41 years was Vicar of this Parish in Decr 1852 he became Curate to the Revd. Wm. CARTER who was then Vicar of New and Old Malton. On the formation of St. Michaels as a separate Parish in Decr 1855 he was appointed the first Vicar and continued in that office until his death. During his vicarage this church was twice restored. In 1857 and again in 1882-3
George Arthur Firth was the first Vicar of St Michael’s when it became a separate parish in 1855. He served for nearly 41 years. He was the force behind both Victorian restorations of the church, in 1857 and 1882–83.
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People named
- Firth, George Arthur, Revd1829–1896 · First Vicar of St Michael's
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Researched by Heather Williams
Record status: Transcribed — story to come