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  • Collection: Todmorden Antiquarian Society

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Showing the band stand. AN 34131869

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Looking towards the band stand.. AN 34131869

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The band stand can be seen, also the Garden of Remembrance and the Grammar School (Ferney Lee). AN 32938220

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On the 21st of June the 2.45 from Rochdale and Liverpool approached the infamous Charlestown curve at about 40 miles per hour and left the line, killing four passengers.

Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards…

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Members od Lydgate Chapel taking part in the procession to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Todmorden receiving its charter of Incorporation as a Borough, 1896 -1946. Participants dressed as a Victorian family. The building on the extreme left is…

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Taken from behind Christ Church. AN 32938327

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Back row holding the cross is John Hodgson. Other choir members identified include Marion Barker, Herbert Green, Joy Tootell, and Florence Kershaw. The church closed in 1992 and is now in private hands.

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Christ Church built in1830-32 was one of the 'Million Pound’, or Commissioner’s, churches and came to replace St Mary’s as the Parish Church, although the town remained in Rochdale Parish until 1866. By the 1980s it was accepted that the parish could…

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When Christ Church replaced St Mary’s as the Parish Church this became Todmorden Vicarage. With the closure of the Church in the 1990s it passed into private hands.

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The former Todmorden Parish Church before the East End was added.

Christ Church is a Commissioners church that opened in 1832. The intention had been to replace the existing St Mary's Church, but due to public pressure that did not happen and Christ…

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On June 29 1830, the cornerstone for Christ Church, Todmorden was laid amidst great celebrations. A large crowd of people had gathered to hear speeches from local dignitaries and watch the stone being laid. During the ceremony, a rope broke and the…

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Christ Church built in1830-32 was one of the 'Million Pound’, or Commissioner’s, churches and came to replace St Mary’s as the Parish Church, although the town remained in Rochdale Parish until 1866. By the 1980s it was accepted that the parish could…

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Arrangements at Christ Church, Todmorden, for Mayor's civic service

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Arrangements at Christ Church, Todmorden, for Mayor's civic service

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1898 Todmorden Christmas Card
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