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Illuminated Scroll, Christ Church, Parbold Hill
Illuminated Scroll, Christ Church, Parbold Hill
Photo: Rev David Long
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Item #: 31138
An illuminated scroll, executed by F&H Lowe of 5 Diggle Street, Wigan, on the North wall of the church, recording that three windows on the West wall were installed in memory of the fallen of the Great War, and giving thanks for those who returned safely - with a list of their names.

Comment by: Albert.S on 14th April 2019 at 09:09

I attended this church quite a few years ago. Bill Rigby, a retired Wigan Borough Police Officer, his burial service was conducted in this church. I cannot remember as to whether, or not Amy’s funeral service was held, in this church, as well. I know that I attended both funerals.

Comment by: Mick on 14th April 2019 at 11:57

Amy is buried in this church it says on her grave WPC No 1

Comment by: Helen of Troy on 14th April 2019 at 13:25

A great skill is needed to create an illuminated scroll like this. My grandfather was presented with one when he retired from Wigan Mining & Technical College. I only have a digital photo of it but it is in good hands. I have seen similar ones to the one posted in churches up & down the country, there is a smaller one in Upper Sheringham. Good that those who gave their lives are remembered in this way

Comment by: Albert..S. on 14th April 2019 at 16:23

Thank you Mick. When you get aged, you attend so many funerals
, you forget where they were.. When young, you attend mostly weddings, when old, you attend mostly funerals.

Comment by: Albert.S. on 16th April 2019 at 15:43

Mick. Is Bill Rigby’s grave in this church cemetery?. I seem to recollect that his brother was buried in this church cemetery. I believe he had served in the R.A. F. If my memory serves me right.

Comment by: Pete Schofield on 28th April 2019 at 12:57

I was born in Parbold and was baptised in this church in 1949. My mum and her mum are buried in the churchyard and on the odd occasion that I visit their grave I go to see that of Amy Holt who I had the pleasure of working with when I served in the Police at Wigan

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