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St Mary, Cumrew, Cumbria, NY55075032 -- Notice, organs and fire:-
"DESTRUCTION OF CHURCHES / BY FIRES ORIGINATING IN THE ORGANS. / 1. The Organ is damp, a lamp or stove is placed in it and left to burn all night with the result of setting it on fire. / 2. The Organist, the Blower, the Tuner, or a workman making repairs strikes a match, or lights a spirit lamp, taper, or candle, which he leaves burning, with the result of setting the Organ on fire. / 3. The music desk lights are moveable brackets which can be placed so that the candel touch woodwork, this done once, and the whole is set on fire. / ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE, Lim., 11 Norfolk Street, Strand, London, W.C." (photo 21.7.2017)