associated with the civic life, and its rectors have from time to time acted as chaplain to the Lord Mayor, the county council chairmen and the police. In 1975, the Friends of St Ann's Church was formed from the business houses in the parish, to maintain the fabric of this historic building. Renovation work was carried out at St Ann's during 2011 (whilst the church remained operational). The work included the repair of its clock, bell, stonework and roof. During renovation work the church was draped in large advertising banners, which was controversial for a Grade I listed building. The church has an active concert schedule, including weekly lunchtime organ recitals (on Wednesdays), monthly professional concerts, and regular piano and chamber music concerts by RNCM students. The church has a four-manual George Sixsmith organ. See also Grade I listed churches in Greater Manchester Listed buildings in Manchester-M2 List of ecclesiastical works by Alfred Waterhouse References Notes Citations External links Manchester Tourist attractions in Manchester Grade I listed churches in Manchester Manchester Sandstone churches in England Squares in Manchester Manchester Churches completed in 1712 18th-century Church of England church buildings Neoclassical church buildings in England