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Funnily enough I have just been looking at the programme of events for the opening of Sacred Heart Church in 1869, where it is announced that A Pontifical High Mass would be sung by the Rt. Rev. William Turner, Bishop of Salford. Attendance was by Admission Cards which could be obtained from several outlets.
Prices: Front Seats - 5 Shillings,
Second Seats - Two Shillings and sixpence,
Back Seats - One Shilling.
A luncheon was later held at the Town Hall, admission to which was 10 shillings.

A Solemn High Mass was celebrated the next day, it being Sunday, for which parishoners were tactfully reminded that 'Silver will be thankfully received at the door.'

The more things change, the more they stay the same.