A Day Of Rest

Just because it's Sunday, here is a little information about some of our churches :
St. Chad's was founded around 1194 with a major restoration in 1885.
St. James' Milnrow was founded in 1400, the existing church was consecrated in 1869.
Holy Trinity Littleborough was founded in 1741, the existing church consecrated in 1820.
St. Edmund's Falinge was built by A.H. Royds at a cost of £30,000 in 1873.
Shawclough U.M.F.C. was built by Thomas Watson of Horse Carrs at a cost of £3,500
in 1881. He also was the benefactor of the Infirmary, Thomas Watson died on March 7th 1887.
The Salvation Army Citadel opened on November 6th 1892.
There are 122 steps leading up to St. Chad's Church.
Trinity Presbyterian Church spire cost £1,070.
Baillie Street Chapel was able to seat 1,800 people.
And did you know that John Wesley made several visits to Rochdale.