St Michael's On Wyre, Garstang Road c.1960
Photo ref: S551004
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Photo ref: S551004
Photo of St Michael's On Wyre, Garstang Road c.1960

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Glebe Farm and the tithe barn disappeared in the 1960s; the original thatched roof was under corrugated iron sheeting. The building was inscribed 'HTE 1713', denoting the influential Hornby family—Archdeacon Hornby was well-known in the Fylde. Old barns and farmsteads were scattered along this road, but by the 1960s had become houses. Here we see the Wyre Garage and general stores.

A Selection of Memories from St Michael's on Wyre

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. Here are some from St Michael's on Wyre

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My dad had a cousin who was Vicar at St Michaels on Wyre during the 1945 - 55 era. His name, Raymond Bell. As a child visiting his parents in Wray, near Hornby during the Second World War years I only met Raymond once. His parents, Rev Alfred Bell and Edith Bell and sister Eileen were in Wray for many years. Raymond sadly died in St Michaels while working in his garden, so I believe. I married and ...see more