Clayton Le Moors, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church Interior 1899
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Photo ref: 43511
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The plain exterior was compensated for by a lavishly decorated interior. The silver sanctuary lamp came from the chapel at Dunkenhalgh, and so did the silver thurible and a large crucifix. The picture over the altar represented the presentation of Christ in the temple, and was considered to be a rare and costly work of art.

Memories of Clayton le Moors, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church interior 1899

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I am wondering of anybody can share with me any memories or stories about the old cinema and billiard hall at 244 Whalley Road (now Ribble Valley Recliners). I am using the building for a project at uni and I want to know the local's stories of the building as there is not much information that I can find. I am interested in personal stories, what you remember of ...see more
I have many memories about the old St Mary's Church. Until I started thinking of them I realised that I have not got one involving a rainy day apart from when my Grandad was buried in the churchyard. He was laid to rest with his younger brother who died in the First World War and my late Grandmother. I still visit the grave from time to time. Both I and my brother were baptised at the old St ...see more