title: St George the Martyr's Church, Truro
text: # St George the Martyr's Church, Truro
  
  St George the Martyr's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
  
  ## History
  
  The church was designed by the Revd William Haslam. It was consecrated on 5 October 1855 by Henry Phillpotts, Bishop of Exeter
  
  The church was preceded by a temporary church built of wood which was the work of Mr. White, an architect and parishioner; it was opened on 23 April 1848 with a church service well attended by local clergy and lay people.
  
  ## Organ
  
  The original organ was rebuilt in 1892 by Brewer and Co of Truro.
  
  The current organ was originally in the Methodist Church in St Columb Major. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
  
  