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Milnrow Parish Church (St James the Apostle)
Heritage Open Day: St James The Apostle, Milnrow
Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 155 years. Designed by the architect George Edmund Street, who also designed the Royal Courts of Justice in London, with stone sculptures by Thomas Earp, whose works include the Eleanor Cross which stands at Charing Cross, London, this present Church building has served the people of Milnrow for over 155 years having been dedicated on 21 August 1869. It had replaced an earlier building built in the grounds in 1814. Money for the present building was donated by James Schofield, a local mill owner and his family.
The Church has recently undergone restoration and redecoration to the Chancel area, the roof also underwent refurbishment in 2022.
Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 155 years. Designed by the architect George Edmund Street, who also designed the Royal Courts of Justice in London, with stone sculptures by Thomas Earp, whose works include the Eleanor Cross which stands at Charing Cross, London, this present Church building has served the people of Milnrow for over 155 years having been dedicated on 21 August 1869. It had replaced an earlier building built in the grounds in 1814. Money for the present building was donated by James Schofield, a local mill owner and his family.
The Church has recently undergone restoration and redecoration to the Chancel area, the roof also underwent refurbishment in 2022.
Fri 19 Sep to Sunday 21 September
St. James Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Manchester OL16 3JT
Fri 19 Sep:1100-1600; Sat 20 Sep:1000-1600; Sun 21 Sep:1100-1500; Free Entry.
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