St James's church
 

History:-
Firstly, I've seen a number of contradictions regarding the history of St James's church (so if I've got it wrong, I apologise).

St James's chapel was founded in 1546 the chapel was taken down and rebuilt on a larger scale in 1826.
From the outside, it is a plain stone structure with a tall bell tower in which a number of Accrington's famous nori bricks are used.

Originally, the belfry contained six musical bells which could be heard far and wide but as time went on that number increased and is now home to around 12 bells.
In addiction to the chapel a church was also erected around 1840 in the form of a cross and is dedicated to Christ.

Enjoy :)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_6dTLQPrkU

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Ta fer posting pics, nice church,one never been in, The video dont show,says its private.:confused:

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Think the video must be corrupted Ol cos it show the duration as zero mins.

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That explains it, look who posted it.:D

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No problem c, all part of my dedication to the site :hidewall: :D

I'm unsure why it won't play, try the link below:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J_6dTLQPrkU

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Still won't play friend, though I am at the extreme west of the Principality and bandwidth is decidedly iffy here.
Pics are spov though. Top man

St James's church
 

Vids working for me.

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Cheers D,it's a shame some folk can't see that I risk life,limb and prosecution to bring these pics to the site ;)

Must be your "iffy" bandwidth Re the clip :D

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Worked for me although I got a bit dizzy watching it, slow down on your pan a touch.

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I couldn't open the video either which is a shame, message says 'the page's address isn't valid' whatever that means. The pictures are great - very impressive.

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Thanks d, glad you enjoyed them.
I'm still unsure why the clips play for some an not others (I've checked the settings etc), the first one won't play for me but the others do :confused:

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Some of my family members got married in this church, so have been inside a few times....but have never ventured up to the belfry....well, you don't when you have high heels on and your best silk pinny do you?

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Silk pinny Margaret? Never figured you as a Freemason. :D

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I thought every lady had a lace edged silk pinny for those superior occasions...are you telling me that now only Freemasons have these?