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©Colin Park
The east facade of this large Georgian town church; see http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/content.php?nID=11&churchID=189 for more information.
©Jonathan Billinger
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©Colin Park
Dist:0.1km<br/>This is a large and impressive town church built in 1775-76 at the expense of Charles Roe, a local industrialist who was prominent in the development of the silk industry in Macclesfield. The church is built of brick, with cast-iron columns supporting the galleries inside. This is a very early use of cast iron in a church and may reflect Roe’s innovative and entrepreneurial character. The church is very plain inside and originally had clear glass in all windows. In the 19th century, however, some of these were replaced with fine stained glass by some of the best known manufacturers of the time. The east window glass was given in memory of Charles Roe’s son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Another window, depicting the Good Samaritan, commemorates David Simpson, the much-loved first minister of Christ Church. Roe’s own ornate monument, in marble, is on the south wall. It lists a detailed description of his achievements and shows in relief his silk mill (with waterwheel), his copper works in Liverpool, and Christ Church itself. The original pulpit was more than 3.5 metres high, allowing the preacher to command the attention of his congregation throughout this large church. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism preached from this pulpit at least 12 times. Though now somewhat altered, the pulpit still survives. The church has a fine ring of 10 bells, which are still used regularly. Source; http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/content.php?nID=11&churchID=189
©Jonathan Billinger
Dist:0.2km<br/>Public toilets on Churchill Way.
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Dist:0.2km<br/>Looking east along Castle Street.
©Jonathan Billinger
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©michael ely
Dist:0.2km<br/>The final eulogy.
©Jonathan Billinger
Dist:0.2km<br/>Situated on Pierce Street.
©Jonathan Billinger
Dist:0.2km<br/>On Mill Street in the town centre; the sign is still illuminated!
©Jonathan Billinger
Dist:0.2km<br/>For another back-street Robinson's house in town - see [[1176799]].
©Jonathan Billinger
Dist:0.2km<br/>Formerly Churchwallgate, it is a steep descent to the railway station from Market Place and is home to several estate agents.
©Robin Stott
Dist:0.2km<br/>Formerly Churchwallgate says the street nameplate at the top. It's a steep climb from the railway station to Market Place and home to several estate agents. On the wall above the A-board are two commemorative stones. The upper one reads: This Street / was widened and improved / AD 1818 / Rowland Gould, Mayor. The stone below it records: This Street / was further widened / 1939 / Harry Edward Mowbray / Mayor.
©Robin Stott
Dist:0.2km<br/>Mill Street, one of the town's main shopping thoroughfares.
©Jonathan Billinger

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