The Restoration of Penicuik South Kirk

During the 1980s the church was found to have been extensively affected by dry rot, both in the roof timbers and in the floor.

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The church under repair, Sunday 15th October, after the discovery of dry rot.

south wing "storage area" scaffolding outside church floor
from the altar to the rear of the church plaster removed inside at south entrance across the church to the north wing support structure for main roof beams pillar at rioght boxed to prevent damage north side under seige
some of the removed debris some of the removed debris

 

 

The Restoration of 32 West Street

During the 1970s the congregation was able to buy back the former manse at 32 West Street and gradually restore it for use as additional hall space. It was NOT a small task for a group of volunteers!

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32 West Street, front. 32 West Street, side 32 West Street, rear
boiler room 32 West Street, front garden, view along broomhill road 32 West Street, rear upstairs, 32 West Street
downstairs downstairs sinks!
at work at work at work wooden plank with inscription dated 1913