Appeal to help with £60,000 St Mary's Church clock restoration appeal in Whitby
The people of Whitby are being urged to help restore the clock at St Mary’s Church in Whitby in time for its 130th anniversary.
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin has sat on the East Cliff above Whitby since 1110.
For years, this place of worship has been popular with visitors who climb the 199 Steps to attend a service or explore St Mary’s and hear her clock strike keeping time for the town.
Sadly, the clock is silent.
The clock faces were removed in 2023 due to their delicate state and damage caused by age and harsh weather.
Treasurer to the Parish of Whitby with Ruswarp, Mike Stones, said: “The clock was installed in the church tower in 1897 – and it is hoped to have it back to its former glory for its 130th anniversary in 2027.
“We are now in a position to begin work on our clock faces and have all the necessary permission to proceed but we need your help.
“In order to recast new clock faces and complete all the necessary repairs we need to raise at least £60,000 for this vital work.
“Once the clock is back in full working order and the new clock faces are once again visible to the town, any money left will be spent on the fabric of St Mary’s as the building has plenty of repair work needed.”
Anyone who can help with further fundraising, applying for grants, regular maintenance and care for the building or welcoming visitors, please do get in
touch – email [email protected] or call 01947 602590.
Visit https://www.justgiving.com/charity/parishofwhitbywithruswarp to make a donation.