Church's 130 years at heart of community
THE St Annes United Reformed Church has been a major part the community since 1880, serving Christians from around the Lytham and St Annes area.
This week, Reflections examines the fascinating history of this historic church, which has not only been a building, but also a community of people for almost 130 years.
The pictures featured include a poignant image of the First World War memorial window, which could not be installed until the 1920s, due to the huge debt caused by the war itself.
There are also two other commemorations to the Great War, including a wood carving with names inscribed in oak, surrounded by an elaborate oak frame. Church records show that the tribute was made by a Mr Harold Partington in 1917 - such detailed information being made available by the 'Pastor's Council' minutes of the era.
The history of the church is also charmingly illustrated by this picture of Sir Charles McCara, the first telephone subsrciber in St Annes. Charles's telephone was used frequently on lifeboat business. The picture shows Charles and his wife at their home on the North Promenade, with the typewriter used by Mrs McCara to write the lifeboat newsletters shown in the background.
Three recent ministers of the church are shown, the latest in a long tradition of ministers, and a modern aerial view of the church completes the story of the St Annes United Reformed Church.
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Last Updated:
20 February 2008 9:16 PM
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