St. Oswald’s has teamed up with Stanhill Village Heritage Group for Heritage Open Days, the nation’s favourite heritage event. We are arranging three events on the Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th September… Click Here to download the flyer.
Saturday 10th September
10.30am Stanhill Heritage Trail – Guided Walk
Meet at Stanhill Memorial Gardens, Stanhill Road BB54PS
Join a guided walk led by Andrew Barnes along the brand new Stanhill Heritage
Trail and see some of the fascinating heritage of the area.
The trail is 3.5 miles long on public access pavement, footpath and bridlepath and
will take about 2 hours.
Please bring a raincoat and appropriate footwear.
1pm – 3pm History & Heritage of St. Oswald’s Parish
At St. Oswald’s Church, Cabin End Row, Stanhill Road,
Knuzden, Blackburn, Lancashire. BB1 2DP
The church will be open to visitors. Learn about the fascinating history and heritage of St. Oswald’s Parish.
Pride of place will be a working replica of the Spinning Jenny the miracle machine invented in 1764 by James Hargreaves of Stanhill.
Sunday 11th September
1pm – 3pm “Bring your Memories” of Knuzden
At St. Oswald’s Church, Stanhill Road, Knuzden, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2DP
We would like you to join us for afternoon tea and a trip down Memory Lane.
Please bring along any photos of street parties, events, marriages, christenings and
scenery etc.
Please spread the word to anyone who has ties with Knuzden.
You never know, you might bump into an old friend!
