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“To reimagine our iconic (church) building as an inspiring and welcoming place for all our community”

We have been entrusted with the care of this beautiful and historic Parish Church. It has been passed down to us from previous generations and our local community challenge is to care for it, maintain, and to pass it on, to those who come after us, in at least as good a condition as that in which we received it. The building and churchyard(s) are a valuable asset, they are a focal point for families and Saddleworth community.

Even though people no longer go to church in the way that they used to, we know that they still value and care for its legacy. The links on the top of the page, will direct you to stories and information regarding the historical church and churchyards.

Church of England in Saddleworth – Website

Click/ hold on the link (Church of England in Saddleworth logo) to access information about worship, events and community news.

There are a variety of ways that you can support this project. You can donate your time which is always appreciated. You can donate money, which goes directly to our heritage project. Alternatively you can help by sharing this website to gather further interest and we would love to hear your stories. Your support makes all the difference.

Latest Stories

Brothers Joseph and Robert Rhodes

The following documents have been collated mainly to cross check and reference, so that we can have assurance that we have the right people and their families accurately recorded. The brothers died within 3 months of each other Let me know if you spot something else or can add to…

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Choir picture September 1914

If anyone can identify the people it would be appreciated. I think some of the people were also in the earlier Choir picnic photograph.

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Saddleworth Church Choir Picnic

c 1897 Sherwood Forest This photograph has recently been rescued from being placed in the skip. It has unfortunately not been looked after and has deteriorated somewhat. A note was attached to the back, unknown when this was typed with a list of names Standing Sitting and Kneeling

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