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Old 04-02-2014, 10:09   #1
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St Peter & St Paul's Parish Church-Rishton

HISTORY:Founded in 1874, The church was built with 574 seats, costing £8,000, which were all donated to the church.

In 1866 the Church was licensed for divine worship. Stone from the local quarries was used to build the church but much of the labour involved was voluntary.

The Church roof was finished 9ft short of the intended height, giving the nave a stunted look. After 4 years the building was consecrated, and dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the 14th June 1877.

The tower at this time was only 45 ft tall. The final piece of the tower was added in 1904. This has taken it to its existing height of about 100ft.
In 1905 but not in accordance with the original design. A fine peal of bells was hung and a clock placed in the tower. The clock has 3 faces, which can be lighted, and besides striking the hours, chimes the quarters with the Westminster chimes. It occupies an excellent position for public usefulness, and has proved an excellent timekeeper. It was given by Mr Robert Clayton J. P., C. C., to commemorate the coming of age of his son, Lieu Jonathon Maurice Clayton.

The bells were given by Miss Anderson, Mr James Hanson, Mr Thomas Haworth, Mr John Mawdsley (to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his marriage), the children of Mr Charles Bracewell (in his memory), Mrs J. E. Haworth (in memory of her brother, Mr Peter Wright Pickup), and Mr George Riley gave two in memory of his brothers. Mr Riley also left in his will £530.00 to be invested for the payment of the bell ringers. The bells and clock were dedicated on the 9th December 1905, by the Right Reverend Samuel Thornton, D. D., Assistant Bishop to the Diocese.

Mr West resigned the living in October 1906?, owing to the infirmities of age, after 21 years strenuous methodical work. On the 19th April, 1906, the Reverend Henry West retired after 50 years service, 21 of them at Rishton.

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