ST WILFRID CHOIR GOES TO ENGLAND SCH SEPT OCT 2014
Standish parish church St Wilfrid’s
Bell ringing at St Wilfrid,s church Standish Lancashire England.
The church.
close to the road from Wigan to Preston was probably built by the Standish family which would account for the fact it was sited on the edge of the ten townships which it served, rather than in the centre. The parish stretched from the Boar’s Head to Bamber Bridge and included Shevington, Coppull, Welch Whittle and Charnock Richard, whilst to the east it extended to include Worthington, Duxbury, Heath Charnock, Anderton and Adlington.
The church was dedicated to St. Wilfrid, a fiery, strong willed man, often in trouble with the authorities, and no respecter of persons, who at various times was Bishop of Ripon, Hexham and York. His greatest achievement was to persuade the Church in England to accept the practices of Rome rather than those of the Celtic churches founded by the early missionaries from Ireland and Scotland.
Over the following centuries the links between the church and the Standish family were consolidated and many of the rectors came from various branches of the family.
Sometime in the 15th century the original church fell into serious disrepair and needed to be restored but the new building was itself later destroyed by fire.
In the 15th century two chantries were built within the church; a third was added later. A chantry was a small chapel at which a priest was appointed to pray and offer Masses for the welfare of named individuals, both while they were living and for the repose of their souls after death. Chantry priests were usually very poor men who lived and ate frugally. They wore a rough cassock with a leather girdle, thick clogs and a felt hat or none at all. These chantries disappeared at the time of the Reformation.
St Wilfrids
Standish St Wilfrids Graveyard Standish Wigan
This Church Dates Back To 1205, St Wilfreds.
St Wilfreds Church, Standish, Wigan is a grade 1 listed building. It has been described as one of the most interesting churches in the North West of England. The church is first mentioned in 1205. The church is believed to have been rebuilt between 1582 and 1584. It is in a blended Gothic and Renaissance style. In 1913-14 the vestries were added to the east end of the church and in 1926 the gatehouse to the churchyard was built. The gatehouse is listed separately from the church as grade 2. Minor repairs and additions were added to the church in 1932 and 1939. The tower is 19century Gothic of grey black ashlar and the rest of the church is of yellow black gritstone. The nave and chancel are Elizabethan, from 1582-84. The owl and the rat are from the family crest of the Standish family, who the town is named after.
stroud flood 20/7/2007 standish lane church
stroud flood 20/7/2007 standish lane church
St Wilfrids
St Wilfrids church Standish
stroud flood 20/7/2007 standish lane church
stroud flood 20/7/2007 standish lane church
The Wedding of Leanne & Mark at Kilhey Court, Wigan
Leanne and Mark's Wedding video was shot at St Matthews, Highfield, Wigan and then on to Kilhey Court, Standish Wigan. It was a gorgeous day and we had great fun covering it along with David Stanbury of Classic Photography, Wigan. Here is a short montage of the highlights from the day which we hope you enjoy. Wedding Films by Mike Roberts.
Saint Wilfrid's CE Primary Academy
The school has working on Gwyneth Herbert’s Baiskeli all term, singing it and contextualising it. They will perform it in assembly, and explain about the song.
See for all schools taking part in the Big Sing.
On Friday 28 November 2014 Friday Afternoons events will take place in many regions of the UK as well as in Belgium, Greece, Norway and the USA. Events range from a massed group of 800 children from 26 Suffolk schools who will be singing at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, working with two of the Friday Afternoons composers, Gwyneth Herbert and Jason Yarde, to the school assembly taking place at Saint Wilfrid’s CE Primary Academy in Wigan.
Standish St; Wilfrids C.L.& C.G. Brigade
Remembrance service 1
Remembrance service in Appley Bridge Wigan
Red Rock and Standish
A drive through Red Rock and Standish Wigan.
The Wedding of Jonathan & Lyndsey at Haigh Hall, Wigan
Jonathan & Lyndsay's Wedding at Holy Family Church, New Springs, Wigan and then on to Haigh Hall in Wigan. It was a truly lovely day and here are the highlights. Wedding Films by Mike Roberts.
Mr & Mrs Marsh
Ashfield house,standish
Various CLB scenes - 8mm film version 2
Scenes involving the Church Lads Brigade (C.L.B) in the Grand Falls-Windsor area. Shows cadets swimming, the ship Miss Newfoundland, sports, camp activities, an unveiling of the Grand Falls War Memorial, and an event at the Grand Falls-Windsor railway station. This film was previously posted but a 4 minute section was reattached and the quality was improved. If you recognize any locations or individuals in this film, please email Kelly at kelly@heritagefoundation.ca
The Anglo-Saxon crosses of Standish near Wigan
Mr H and the girls visit the outskirts of the village of Standish near Wigan to take a look at the remains of one of the ancient Anglo-Saxon crosses that would have marked the spot of early Christian gatherings and what had possibly been a previous site of Pagan worship in the area.
Best places to visit
Best places to visit - Wigan (United Kingdom) Best places to visit - Slideshows from all over the world - City trips, nature pictures, etc.
On the pitch, on the pitch
Royton Boy's Brigade/Church Lads
Jen & Will Photo Film
Jen and Will's gorgeous wedding day at Ashfield House, Wigan. The Bride and Groom looked incredible in this fabulous wedding venue.
Emotive wedding photography by Gavin Alexander.