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Church of St Thomas and St Elizabeth

Thurnham, GB

Church of St Thomas and St Elizabeth

St Thomas and St. Elizabeth Church, also known simply as Thurnham Church, is a Roman Catholic Church in Thurnham, Lancashire, England. The parish was established in 1785, with Fr. James Foster serving as the first parish priest. Prior to this, the district was served by travelling priests, often sta

ying with the Dalton family at Thurnham Hall. One such priest, Rev. James Swarbrick, was known as "The Riding Priest". He was arrested in 1715 and died in Lancaster Castle in 1716, possibly due to torture. A small chalice he carried on his travels remains preserved.

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