part of the Anglican communion

A Church of England in the diocese of Manchester.

St Nicholas Church

with St John and St Michael

 

Founded 1511—listed 2*
Around the Church

The Bruges Madonna

An exceptional piece of sculpture and an exact copy of the Bruges Madonna in Notre Dame Cathedral, Belgium.

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The four part choir is robed and sing in every Eucharist service.  The wood carving of the choir stalls is exceptional, being a copy of those which were in Whalley Abbey, near Blackburn.

The Choir and choir stalls

Most of what you see has been given in memory of a loved one long departed.  The altar frontal colour changes with the churches seasons and on special occasions such as Saint’s days.
Text Box: The Sanctuary

The font is made of Caen Stone from France,  The pedestal was part of an earlier Reading Stand to match the pulpit, now removed.  The Rood from St John’s Church, is made of bronze and copper, and there is a ring of eight bells.

The Font, Rood Screen and Bells
Text Box: The window has eight lights depicting scenes from the life of Christ. The figures on the reredos were a later gift.

The East Window and Altar

At one time the finest organ in the vicinity but now silent.  A specification is to be found on page nine.  The Church is fortunate to have a Music Season when it offers a wide variety of concerts.

The Organ

There are two chapels one of which is the Memorial Lady Chapel in the South Nave.  Memorials from the closed churches of St John and St Michael are also to be found here.

Chapels

THREE VIEWS FROM THE TOP OF THE TOWER