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St Thomas Church of England, Garstang

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Photograph supplied by & Copyright of Shirley Ingham.
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St Thomas,
Church Street,
Garstang
Lancashire

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Cemeteries

The church has/had a graveyard.
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Church History

It was founded in 1327. The first Chapel of Ease was erected in 1327 on a site to the rear of the High Sreet; this was demolished and replaced by a new chapel in 1770 (illustrated). It occupies a plot in present day Church Street, which until then had been known as Tythe Barn Lane. It was first known as "All Saints Chapel,of Ease" and became St Thomas' Church in 1848. The Parish was established in 1881 as a separate entity to St Helens Church at Churchtown, some two miles to the SW of the town, and the main Anglican Church in the area for centuries. The graveyard at St Thomas's was first used in 1849, and extended in 1955.

This site provides historical information about churches, other places of worship and cemeteries. It has no connection with the churches themselves. For current information you should contact them directly.

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Church Records

Whilst every effort has been made to record exact details of record office and library holdings you are recommended to check with them before visiting to ensure that they do hold the records and years you wish to examine. Similarly check with transcript publishers to ensure they cover the records and years you require before making a purchase.

Original Registers

Baptisms
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Copies of Original Registers

Baptisms
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Copies of Bishop's Transcripts

Baptisms
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Maps

It is located at SD4909545045 (Lat/Lon 53.89906, -2.776185). You can see this on maps provided by:

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