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part of the Anglican communion |
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A Church of England in the diocese of Manchester. |
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St Nicholas Church with St John and St Michael
Founded 1511—listed 2* |
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NORTH SIDE
Window 8. (Narthex) Consists of 2 lights, with the inscription under saying, “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness”. Made by Mayer & Co. Munich and London. In memory of George Pilling 1894 and his wife Ann Pilling.
Window 9. Consists of 2 lights, with the inscription under saying, “All were astonished at his wisdom and his understanding, he expounded unto them and things concerning himself”. Made by Mayer & Co. Munich and London.
Window 12. Is a small window above the inner West Door and is a memorial to Laurence Lord of Boothfold. This has a Coat of Arms and the date 1825 when he died. The reason for this window being where it is, is uncertain, but could be linked to the formation of the present church after it was pulled down in 1824 and rebuilt. There is evidence to suggest that it was at one time a part of the East window probably of the 1824 church. |
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Stained Glass |
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The windows in the church are mainly from the company of : Mayer and Co—Munich and London.
2 lights are by Percy Bacon—London
2 lights are by Herbert W Bryans—London
2 lights are by James Powell and Sons –Whitefriars London.
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Window 2. Consists of 2 lights with female figures portraying the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the inscription ; “ECCE ANCILLA DOMINI FIAT MIHI SECUNDUM VERBUM TUUM”. [Here I am the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.—St. Luke 1. 38.) Dedicated on April 19th.1914, in memory of Mary Ann & John C. Cunliffe and Elizabeth & James Whitworth.
The painting was done by Mr Herbert W Bryans of London [1855-1925]a former pupil of the notable Mr C.E.Kempe [1838-1907] of London. |
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Window 3. Consists of 2 lights with figures of St. Nicholas and St. Bega. A memorial to Richard and Jane Ashworth. Dated 1935. From the firm of James Powell and Sons of Whitefriars—London. |
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Window 4. Consists of 2 lights picturing Jesus blessing the children, and St. Peter walking on the water. A memorial to James Hutchinson and family.
Window 5. Consists of 2 lights illustrating various charitable acts. Made by Mayer & Co. Munich and London. Given by Captain Patrick in 1884 in memory of the late Mrs Patrick.
Window 6. Consists of 2 lights illustrating Education of the Young and The Giving of Alms. Made by Mayer & Co. Munich and London. Given by John Piccope Esq. in June 1885, of Ivy Cottage, who held the post of Master of the National Schools of Newchurch and Rawtenstall, in memory of Elizabeth Piccope who died 11th May 1884 aged 72 years.
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Window 7. Is on the South Side of the NARTHEX and is known as the Good Shepherd Window. Made by Mayer & Co. Munich and London. Installed in January 1890—To the Glory of God, and in loving memory of Alice Mary, devoted wife of George Watkinson of Woodside, Hipperholme, and the other members of the ‘Lord Family’ of Ashlands, Newchurch |
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Window 11. Came from St. John’s Church and consists of 2 lights picturing Bro. James of Ulm and St. John the Divine. A memorial to William Taylor 1954
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Window 10. Consists of 2 lights picturing Martha and Mary, a memorial to Susan Crankshaw, 1928. Made by Percy Bacon of London. |
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Bro. James of Ulm is Patron Saint of stained glass window painters. |
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St John |
