A brief History of St. Philip and St.James Church
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Description
"Building the Church Towards the end of March 1867 a group of men could be seen looking at various pieces of land in Tow Law. They were well known personalities. There was Charles Attwood, the resident manager of the Iron Company and virtual "founder" of Tow Law. With him was the Rev. G.P. Wilkinson, who was Vicar of Thornley (which then included Tow Law) from 1857 to 1891, and who lived at Harpley Park. Also in the party was the Rev. M.H. Simpson, who was Curate of Thornley and who had ministered in Tow Law since 1862. They were examining possible sites for a new Church....." -
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Tow Law Community Association -
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Link: http://www.towlaw.org.uk/church_st_pj_history.htm
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