Occurring
for 8 days, 5 hours
Venue
Address
Kings Road, Hurst, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne
Manchester, OL6 8EZ, United Kingdom
St John’s Church, Hurst, warmly welcomes visitors to celebrate Heritage Open Days :-
Saturday 7 September: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday 8 September: 12.15pm - 3.00pm
Saturday 14 September: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday 15 September: 12.15pm - 3.00pm
Our unique Grade II listed church & grounds will be open for visitors to view and learn about our history and role in the community, past and present. Old maps and records chart the evolution of Hurst from hamlet to village to township. Come and see our plant fossil display ‘The Rainforest under our Feet’.
St John the Evangelist is the only Anglican place of worship in the Parish of Hurst. It was consecrated by the first bishop of Manchester in 1849. Oldham Whittaker, a local mill owner funded the building of the church. Sheldon was the original architect.
The north and south transepts, Whittaker Chapel, tower and spire were added in 1862. This architect was George Shaw of Saddleworth and the unique dark oak reredos, panelling and artefacts, as well as the stained-glass windows, are all his work.
This year’s theme: - Routes – Networks – Connections – Old Maps
• There will be information on the history of Hurst and St John’s – display, leaflets and talks.
• Our famous stuffed owl that lived in the church in the 1930s will be on display - hear his story!
• Registers available for family tree searches.
• Children’s activities available
• Refreshments available
• Full wheelchair access
• On-site disabled parking
• Other parking available on-street
• On-site accessible toilet
• Hearing loop
• Assistance dogs welcome
• Pushchair/pram friendly
PLUS
Ashton Photographic and Imaging Society will be holding an exhibition on 14th and 15th September
Find us:
St John’s Church has a magnificent spire that can be seen from many aspects of the parish. You may approach St John’s from the traffic lights at Hurst Cross which is marked by a huge stone cross given by subscription by the people of Hurst around the same time that the church was built. From Hurst Cross proceed down Kings Road. You will see St John’s immediately after the shops on the right-hand side.
Post Code: OL6 8EZ
Saturday 7 September: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday 8 September: 12.15pm - 3.00pm
Saturday 14 September: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday 15 September: 12.15pm - 3.00pm
Our unique Grade II listed church & grounds will be open for visitors to view and learn about our history and role in the community, past and present. Old maps and records chart the evolution of Hurst from hamlet to village to township. Come and see our plant fossil display ‘The Rainforest under our Feet’.
St John the Evangelist is the only Anglican place of worship in the Parish of Hurst. It was consecrated by the first bishop of Manchester in 1849. Oldham Whittaker, a local mill owner funded the building of the church. Sheldon was the original architect.
The north and south transepts, Whittaker Chapel, tower and spire were added in 1862. This architect was George Shaw of Saddleworth and the unique dark oak reredos, panelling and artefacts, as well as the stained-glass windows, are all his work.
This year’s theme: - Routes – Networks – Connections – Old Maps
• There will be information on the history of Hurst and St John’s – display, leaflets and talks.
• Our famous stuffed owl that lived in the church in the 1930s will be on display - hear his story!
• Registers available for family tree searches.
• Children’s activities available
• Refreshments available
• Full wheelchair access
• On-site disabled parking
• Other parking available on-street
• On-site accessible toilet
• Hearing loop
• Assistance dogs welcome
• Pushchair/pram friendly
PLUS
Ashton Photographic and Imaging Society will be holding an exhibition on 14th and 15th September
Find us:
St John’s Church has a magnificent spire that can be seen from many aspects of the parish. You may approach St John’s from the traffic lights at Hurst Cross which is marked by a huge stone cross given by subscription by the people of Hurst around the same time that the church was built. From Hurst Cross proceed down Kings Road. You will see St John’s immediately after the shops on the right-hand side.
Post Code: OL6 8EZ
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2024
7 Sep 2024, 10 a.m. for 8 days, 5 hours
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2024
7 Sep 2024, 10 a.m. for 8 days, 5 hours