History
1850's
Records clearly indicate that the people of the Parish of Newchurch which included 'Bury Lane', decided about 1850 to build 'Chapel of Ease, for in June 1851 the foundation stone was laid and on the 14th April 1852 this chapel was consecrated a 'Chapel of Divine Service.' Control was invested in the then Rector of Newchurch, Revd William Faucett Black.
Services for the first fifteen years were conducted by visiting clergy some of whom used to ride on horseback from Winwick.
At this time the church seated 340. There were 40 pews in all-of these 18 brought in an annual rent of £22.10s. 0d for the minister, while the remainder was free.
This system was abolished in 1889.
It is reported that the gas lighting in the church, controlled at one point to enable lowering during the sermon, was many times lowered at wrong times by the mischievous minded to the enjoyment of some and the embarrassment of others.
1860's Baptism and Burial Registers commenced in 1864. The baptism was that of a son John to Richard and Jane Hurst of Fowley Common and the burial that of Martha Adamson.
In 1867 the Rector of Newchurch nominated and presented the first vicar to the parish, Revd George Feather.
1870's
In 1873 permission was granted to conduct weddings in the church. On 9th August 1973 the first marriage was recorded between John Ward (platelayer) and Rachel Wild (Winder) widow, who resided in Culcheth.
In 1879 the Parish of All Saints, Bury Lane was formed -the Rector of Newchurch and the Vicar of Bedford, Leigh relinquished sections of their parishes to form the new parish.)
1880's
In 1882 the All Saints church day school was built on Warrington Road, and the front of the school has little changed to this day.
1900-1950
In 1918 land around the church was extended and additional burial ground was consecrated.
Harvest Festival in 1925 was special because the choir were robed for the first time-the robes being presented by the Rector of Newchurch, Revd. O. Plant.
Modern lighting was introduced in 1929 when the gas was removed and electricity brought by means of a cable carried from the vicarage stable. The chancel was also extended at this time by 24ft into the nave. An organ loft was built. A baptistery was made at the West End. Vestries were added and the Holy Table was replaced by a new one. The new look church was completed in 1931. The War Memorial tablet was erected along with the wooden cross originating from a fallen soldier's grave in the battlefields of France.
In 1935 the new pulpit was installed.
1937 The Mothers Union was formed and their banner presented in 1949.
During the 2nd World War damage was done to the East window
-except for the centre panels depicting Christ on the Cross.
1950-1965
The church was redecorated with a new carpet. No major structural changes took place and the church continued to be the heart of the local community.
Much of the information produced here is taken from All Saints Parish Church, Glazebury-Centenary booklet 1852-1952 by the late Allan Houghton, a former Headmaster at Glazebury Church School. Reproduced by kind permission of the family.
Vicars and curates of Glazebury
Revd George Feather 1867-1913
Revd J.C. Shirtcliffe Assistant curate 1912-1914
Revd Canon Sydney Edward Dymott 1913-1924
Revd William Bracecamp 1924-1935
Revd Arthur Dwerryhouse Smart 1936-1948
Revd Eric Smith 1948- 1965
Revd A.R. Linton 1966-1967
Revd Charles Walker 1968-1973
Revd Robert Hugh Wagstaff 1975-1987
Revd Robert George Lewis 1988-1994
Revd Canon John Lawton Honorary Assistant Curate 1987-1994
Revd Bernard Clark 1994-1999
Revd Canon Brian Robinson 2001-2003
Revd Pat Gray Non-Stipendiary curate 2002-2004
Revd Canon Robert George Lewis 2004-
Revd Pat Gray Curate-in-charge 2004-