This photograph was taken in the grounds of St Peter’s Church in Heysham around 1957. Picture provided by Mrs Carruthers (Baxter). This photograph was taken in the grounds of St Peter’s Church in Heysham around 1957. Picture provided by Mrs Carruthers (Baxter).
This photograph was taken in the grounds of St Peter’s Church in Heysham around 1957. Picture provided by Mrs Carruthers (Baxter).

More pictures of events and people at Morecambe and Lancaster churches over the decades

By Michelle Blade
Published 7th Jul 2023, 11:55 BST
Updated 7th Jul 2023, 14:52 BST
The Lancaster Guardian archives have today given up more pictures from decades past of local churches, their clergy, congregations and events.

Morecambe and Lancaster church events, people and groups from the 1940s to the late 2000s are featured.

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Susan Wilson campaigned for over a year to secure a gravestone for her ancestor John Toulmin, who died in the First World War, and has now succeeded. Susan next to the gravestone in the cemetery of Morecambe Parish Church. (2016). PIC BY ROB LOCK 25-7-2016

5. Church events and people

Susan Wilson campaigned for over a year to secure a gravestone for her ancestor John Toulmin, who died in the First World War, and has now succeeded. Susan next to the gravestone in the cemetery of Morecambe Parish Church. (2016). PIC BY ROB LOCK 25-7-2016 Photo: Rob Lock

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Standard bearers from Forces groups at the funeral of Ronnie Duffy at St Mary's Church, Morecambe. (2016).

6. Church events and people

Standard bearers from Forces groups at the funeral of Ronnie Duffy at St Mary's Church, Morecambe. (2016). Photo: FMCC

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The Mayor of Lancasters Civic Procession and Church Service at Lancaster Priory .The Mayor rides in an open coach up Castle Hill to the Service.. Picture by Peter Wilcock.

7. Church events and people

The Mayor of Lancasters Civic Procession and Church Service at Lancaster Priory .The Mayor rides in an open coach up Castle Hill to the Service.. Picture by Peter Wilcock. Photo: Peter Wilcock

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Members of the Wesley Methodist Church holding an Easter vigil in Lancaster's Williamson Park which lasted from 7pm on Good Friday until 6.30 am on Easter Sunday. 220400-8. (2000). Picture by Garth Hamer.

8. Church events and people

Members of the Wesley Methodist Church holding an Easter vigil in Lancaster's Williamson Park which lasted from 7pm on Good Friday until 6.30 am on Easter Sunday. 220400-8. (2000). Picture by Garth Hamer. Photo: Garth Hamer

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