Take a look at these pictures of events and people at Morecambe and Lancaster churches over the decades

By Michelle Blade

Published 20th Sep 2024, 15:35 BST

The Lancaster Guardian archives have today given up 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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Behold a king is born, Pupils at St. Bernadette's RC School, Lancaster, Hannah Curwen, Joseph Morrison, Erin Adams, Jacob Yates and Ajit Mom, enact a scene from the school's nativity, performed in St. Bernadette's Church. (1996). Picture by Clive Dainty.

1. Church events and people

Behold a king is born, Pupils at St. Bernadette's RC School, Lancaster, Hannah Curwen, Joseph Morrison, Erin Adams, Jacob Yates and Ajit Mom, enact a scene from the school's nativity, performed in St. Bernadette's Church. (1996). Picture by Clive Dainty. Photo: CLIVE DAINTY

Lancaster Church Lads Brigade in the Forties.

2. Church events and people

Lancaster Church Lads Brigade in the Forties. Photo: submit

Soprano singer Linda Tolchard returning home to Morecambe after 30 years to perform in a concert at St John the Divine church. (2016). Photo by Neil Cross.

3. Church events and people

Soprano singer Linda Tolchard returning home to Morecambe after 30 years to perform in a concert at St John the Divine church. (2016). Photo by Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross

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

4. Church events and people

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

Morecambe Lancaster Winter Gardens