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Forum: Questions and Answers 25-05-2015, 09:01
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

To Hargreavesconnection. This is the type of information you can find in local churches. Not sure if this particular Hargreaves connects to you, but you will enjoy searching in the church I am sure...
Forum: Questions and Answers 22-05-2015, 05:21
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

Accrington Library will have all you could hope for, and more! Honest! :-)
Forum: Questions and Answers 21-05-2015, 17:21
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

Hi - Bank House went many years ago c1952. In 1953 new property opened on the site, known as Queen Elizabeth Crescent, but some of the old walls are still standing. Many photos exist - call in...
Forum: Questions and Answers 21-05-2015, 13:38
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

Christ Church and St James still exist of course, although Christ Church is not the church it once was. Now known as Trinity Community Church. I believe all the stained glass windows are still...
Forum: Questions and Answers 21-05-2015, 06:16
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

St James most certainly is still standing, in the centre of our town, across from Accrington Library.
Forum: Questions and Answers 14-08-2011, 14:56
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

Oh dear! On a grump again are we!! Dearest Retlaw, if you have deposited your findings in the library, why is it locked away????? Who is going to benefit? Why are you collecting information, but...
Forum: Questions and Answers 21-07-2011, 09:50
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Re: Where have all the graves gone?

TOTALLY INCORRECT MIKE! Believe you me, the gravestones were taken away LONG LONG before a children's nursery in part of the church was even thought of. (The play area is on a small area too, not...
Forum: Questions and Answers 21-07-2011, 09:40
Replies: 63
Views: 4,535
Posted By Atarah
Where have all the graves gone?

Mike, we will never stop old graveyards being used for other uses. Its just what you call progress. Whats done is done!

Digressing slightly, but, as a further example, take a look at this photo....
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