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St James Church of England, Lower Darwen
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1829-1996
Transcript of monumental inscriptions 1829-1996 held by Lancashire Archives - Searchroom
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It was founded in 1826. St James, Lower Darwen was built at the top of Stopes Brow, the foundation stone was laid on 22nd February 1827 and the church was consecrated on the 15th March 1829. The old church was demolished in 1969 due to wet rot and the modern Church was built in its place.
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Baptisms
1829-1832
Copy of Bishop's Transcript of baptisms 1829-1832 held by Lancashire Archives - DRB 2/19
1829-1881
Original Registers of baptisms 1829-1881 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
1833-1843
Bishop's Transcript of baptisms 1833-1843 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
Marriages
1837-1851
Index of marriages 1837-1851 held by Lancashire Archives - Searchroom (South Blackburn Index)
1838
Original Registers of marriages 1838 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
1855-1944
Original Registers of marriages 1855-1944 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
Burials
1829-1832
Copy of Bishop's Transcript of burials 1829-1832 held by Lancashire Archives - DRB 2/19
1829-1952
Original Registers of burials 1829-1952 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
1833-1842
Bishop's Transcript of burials 1833-1842 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
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