The archive collection includes many different publications, and are a delight to view, as these provide a wonderful insight to how things were. This project hopes to publish as many items as possible and your comments and memories are appreciated. Each publication is a new story to be told, something we had forgotten or did not know. Finding and caring for lost histories is important as this will protect the legacy of Saddleworth Church for the community of Saddleworth and its future.
Churchyard News No1
Having a Sense of Purpose Welcome to, what I hope will be a regular mix of storytelling and updates. This week coincides with Heritage Open Days, so the church building has been open every day for visitors to come inside, take a look, and learn about its history. It has been lovely to meet visitors…
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Saddleworth Church July 1955
This issue of the monthly magazine names the vicar as Rev. Russell E Rodger’s. Who is new to the post. The first advert is from ‘ye olde Cross Keys’ the proprietor’s are named as Mr and Mrs A Lees. Included are the financial statements for the year ending December 31st 1954.
Keep readingSaddleworth Church May 1955
The Vicar is recorded as Rev. E Stanistreet Barnett and the Churchwardens as Mr G P Whyman and Mr L Whitehead. The Verger and Sexton is Mr Herbert Corner (maybe one of the first adopters of the telephone ! – Sadd 22). The Choirmaster is Mr A Hardie. Organist Mr H Franklin. Numerous names are…
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Christian Giving Campaign 1960
This publication was issued to encourage charitable giving, and makes use of Black and White images. Page 1, Shows the Church from the view from the Lytch Gate on the corner entrance to the very, large Churchyard known as New Yard. Page 2, includes a picture and a letter from Bishop William Manchester Page 3,…
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Historic Saddleworth Church 