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This quaint 13th century church stands at the heart of the historic parish of Ordsall and is visible over the river Idle for a scenic stroll and view.

A wonderful example of a Commissioners' church or “Million Church” as it was built partly with money provided by the Church Building Act of 1824.

A place of welcome and peace, where a sense of both spirituality and history enfolds the visitor.

The first thing the visitor will notice about East Harling's church is the very distinctive pinnacled wooden and lead cased spirelet, or fleche, crowning the tower.

St Paul's was built in 1884, It was designed by Henry Shelmerdine as a traditional redbrick building with stained glass windows, a fine font and features in the chancel.

The chapel is the oldest church in Stannington, it opened in 1743, with the original dating from 1652.

A beautiful and ancient church founded by St Beuno in the 7th century, after which a stone church was built in the 14th century, and extensive rebuilding was done in 1769.

St Mary's church is the oldest parish church in Stockport.

Winefride (Gwenfrewi) was the daughter of a local prince named Tewyth and his wife Gwenlo, her uncle was St Beuno.

On the 15th century tower is a unique, one handed clock, painted direct onto the stonework, 16.5 feet in diameter and the hand is 9 feet long.

On this site Katherine Swynford, mistress of John of Gaunt, lived and worshipped, come and find our about their famous love affair and court scandal at the Katherine exhibition.