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Paul Iddon

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The Church of St Wilfrid is in Market Place, Standish, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

The main body of the church dates from the 1580s but we know there was a church on the site from 1205 if not earlier. It is packed with historic features and artefacts. The spire which was rebuilt in the 1860s is currently (2024) in need of repair along with the clock. (Note the times on the clock faces).

From every direction as you approach Standish, the spire of St Wilfrid's Church is the most visible landmark, symbolising the continuous presence of the church in our village through changing times and passing generations.

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I always love your videos, Paul. Great score, great shots. If a person could both fly and walk, this would be how they would examine and appreciate such a structure. You give us details which our eyes gobble up.
…and speaking of gobble, in the US today is Thanksgiving. Among many things, I am grateful for this educational, instructional and entertaining forum, and for your sharing your work with us. We all wonaprize.
 
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I always love your videos, Paul. Great score, great shots. If a person could both fly and walk, this would be how they would examine and appreciate such a structure. You give us details which our eyes gobble up.
…and speaking of gobble, in the US today is Thanksgiving. Among many things, I am grateful for this educational, instructional and entertaining forum, and for your sharing your work with us. We all wonaprize.

Man that's really good of you to say - it's truly appreciated.

It's shame I couldn't go inside (all locked up until the next service) because the interior is magnificent!

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Paul, what a wonderful tribute to the place that means so much to your own history as well as the history of your village. The music is perfect for your video. Truly a testament to builders of the Era given it is still standing 700+ years after it was built. Again, your talent of the shooting and editing of the video you shared with us is remarkable!
 
Paul, what a wonderful tribute to the place that means so much to your own history as well as the history of your village. The music is perfect for your video. Truly a testament to builders of the Era given it is still standing 700+ years after it was built. Again, your talent of the shooting and editing of the video you shared with us is remarkable!

Very much appreciated Darryl, you're too kind!

The village is more famous than a lot of people would know..

The Standish Family lived in nearby Chorley from 1300 to 1623 (although probably from the nearby township of Standish) and built the Elizabethan Hall, thought to be the birthplace of Myles Standish, probably the most famous member of the family in the centre of the manor circa 1600.

Captain Myles Standish was the first miltary leader of the Plymouth Colony, and was one of the first men to sign the Mayflower Compact. He went on to become the Assistant Governor and Treasurer of it.

In 1627 he was offered property in what is present day Duxbury, Massachusetts, where he established the Standish Homestead, where he eventually retired.

He died in 1656.

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The Church of St Wilfrid is in Market Place, Standish, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

The main body of the church dates from the 1580s but we know there was a church on the site from 1205 if not earlier. It is packed with historic features and artefacts. The spire which was rebuilt in the 1860s is currently (2024) in need of repair along with the clock. (Note the times on the clock faces).

From every direction as you approach Standish, the spire of St Wilfrid's Church is the most visible landmark, symbolising the continuous presence of the church in our village through changing times and passing generations.

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Thank you Paul for your beautiful and respectful video. I love knowing the history.
 
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Thank you Paul for your beautiful and respectful video. I love knowing the history.

Thank you Geoff.

A back story to some flights can make a real difference I think.

I appreciate your viewing and comment.

Paul.
 

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