St Helens, The Parish Church c.1965
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Photo ref: S415031
Photo of St Helens, The Parish Church c.1965

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The town of St Helens derives its name from the early chapel dedicated to the saint. It was situated at the crossroads between the early settlements that we now know as Warrington, Widnes, Prescot and Wigan. The first known reference to the chapel was found in a document of 1552, though the original structure probably dated back to the 14th century. The modern church of St Helen was only completed in 1926, on or near the site of the early chapel. It is an evangelical church, and the present clergy are noted for taking their message out into the nearby shopping centre.

Memories of St Helens, the Parish Church c1965

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of St Helens, The Parish Church c.1965

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I came on tonight to see the house I was living in when I left to come to America. I was amazed to see the Memories of St. Helens pictures etc. What a pleasure to see the pictures, and read some of the memories. I remember all the places. I am 85 years old, I left to join my husband in April 1946. I arrived in New York on the 27th.of April 1946. I travelled by train for 2 days and one night to get to ...see more
From 1964 I used to walk past this church every day on my way to and from Central Modern School. There used to be a joke shop opposite, we bought stink bombs and others tricks.