All Saints

All Saint's Church was built in 1843 on the site of the Chapel that was there previous. It was the Lord of the Manor William Nicholson and several of the gentry who gave the land and contributions in order to develop the Church. When the stone was laid for the building of the Church a glass bottle containing coins of the realm was placed in an alcove in the stone. It was then covered with a brass plate with the names of those who had contributed and the inscription "IHS" on it. William Nicholson was said to of hoped that the sacred building "would be the means of diffusing the blessing of pure religion to generations yet unborn."

Embroidered with gold

The Church building was completed by November of the same year and consecrated by the Bishop of Chester. The nave was built of stone cased with brick in the Early English style. It had narrow lancet windows, a high pitched roof and a lightpointed belfry. The focal point was the altar which sat at the top of three steps covered by a crimson altar cloth embroidered with gold. The square font featured a floriated Greek cross, the sacred monogram, the crown of thorns, reed, spear and hammer, and the pincers and nails.

1856 developments

In 1856 the nave was extended and the Chancel was built. This was to be designated to James Nicholson and his family as their place of burial. In his will, he requested that his body "should lie in the Chancel of All Saints beside that of his wife."

James Nicholson

In 1872 James Nicholson gave a mortuary under the Churchyard. The original tap for washing bodies is still there today.

Final enhancements

And finally, in 1890 the Church was reseated throughout and a new north aisle, Baptistry, Font and Vestry were added.

Further reading

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Church Location

Church Details
Contact Name	Mr Douglas Black
Address	All Saints Drive, Thelwall, Warrington, Cheshire
Postcode	WA4 2SX
Phone	01925 261166
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Website	Visit the All Saints website
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Bible Study Groupx
Description	Meet weekly at Audrey Horabin's home. Enthusiastic Bible study group exchanging teachings and new insights.
Contact Name	Mr Audrey
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Meeting Day	Wednesday
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Choir and Music Group
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Praise and Play
Description	Toddler and baby Group.
Contact Name	Miss Janet Black
Contact Number	01925 261166
Meeting Day	Thursday (1st and 3rd of month)
Start Time	1:30pm
End Time	2:30pm

Sunday School
Description	Meets each week at the Junior School, except the first Sunday in the month - family service in Church. Sunday School Classes: Under 5 years, 5+ years, and 8+ years
Contact Name	Mr Douglas Black
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Meeting Day	Sunday
Start Time	9:50am
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Explorers
Description	Aimed at 7-10 year olds. Meet at the parish hall. Teachings and discussions, activites and events.
Contact Name	Miss Caroline Johnstone
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Meeting Day	Monday (1st of month)
Start Time	6:30pm
End Time	7:30pm

Junior Church
Description	Aimed at children aged 11 to 16 years. The group looks at developing the young people's spirituality, and gaining a firm foundation for their faith, through Bible teachings and discussions. Junior Church is regularly involved in the Church activities and events.
Contact Name	Mr Colin Harrobin
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Meeting Day	Sunday
Start Time	9:50am
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Pathfinders
Description	Aimed at 11 to 14 year olds. Pathfinders cover a wide range of activities such as Bible study and discussion, guest speakers, and various social events such as going to the chippy and bowling! The group is regularly involved in family services, supports the Church events.
Contact Name	Mr Colin Harrobin
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Meeting Day	Monday
Start Time	7:30pm
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The Flying Ducks (TFDs)
Description	Teenage Group
Contact Name	Mr Frank Whittaker
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Meeting Day	Monday
Start Time	8:30pm
End Time	9:30pm

Worship Action Group
Description	Small bible study group which involves discussions, meetings, days of prayer and individual discipleship. The group works towards the the development of services that help young and old, new and not-so-new to worship God, using a blend of traditional and modern modes.
Contact Name	Mr Bob Lester
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Stewardship Action Group
Description	Churchwardens, deputy wardens and treasurer. Work towards maintaining the Church land and Graveyard.
Contact Name	Mr Phillip
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Outreach Action Group
Description	Hosts Church events
Contact Name	Mr Harry Tickle
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Young Peoples Action Group
Description	The main aim of the group is to communicate with all children and young peoples group within the village both mainstream and fringe groups, promote and develop activities for children and young people with a coordinated programme
Contact Name	Mr Douglas Black
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Social and Communications Action Group
Description	Meets roughly once a month, for a couple of hours, at the house of one of the members. Host events, maintain the website, magazine, and Church notice board.
Contact Name	Mr Mike Horne
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Baptisms
Description	A group dedicated to those who wish to get their children baptised.
Contact Name	Mr Douglas Black
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