Thornton-in-Lonsdale: St Oswald, Thornton-in-Lonsdale
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The ancient church of St Oswald stands near the foot of Ingleborough. The original church was was rebuilt in Norman times by the Mowbray family but the tower was added later in the 15th century. A fire in 1933 gutted the church which was rebuilt in the decorated 14th century Gothic style, the work of Austin and Paley, St Oswald's is one of the most beautiful churches in the diocese.
The congregation of St Oswald's is a gathering of Christians seeking to glorify God in worship and in service for the benefit of the people of Thornton (Westhouse) and Ireby. To this end every home in the parish is visited twice a year and the sick and the lonely visited. The church hosts events for the village: concerts, exhibitions and seeks to work with the local parish council, the Marton arms and our Methodist neighbours.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was married here and copies of his marriage certificate are available. The church building recently featured in an episode on Conan Doyle in a Tyne Tees TV series.
Of interest to fans of the Bronte sisters is the display featuring Prof C Heywood's introduction to the latest edition of 'Wuthering Heights'. This gives a compelling argument for the setting of 'Wuthering Heights' being in the vicinity of the church.
At present the church is not open daily but visitors are welcome so arrangements can be made for it to be opened for your visit. For those who enjoy beautiful churchyards, the yard is always open, it is beautifully kept by local volunteers and contains some interesting graves, two dating back to Norman times.
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The Vicar, the Revd Jenny Savage
3, Low Street
Burton-in-Lonsdale
CARNFORTH
LA6 3LF
Tel: (01) 5242 615 79
- Regular Services
Sunday
A joint service with All Saints'.
The fifth sunday service alternates between St Oswald's (9-30 a.m.) and All Saint's (11-0 a.m.) every fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
An attractive modern service of the word.
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 40 minutes
With sermon, children welcome, followed by coffee.
Every second Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
A modern service with hymns & sermon, children welcome, followed by coffee.
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
This is a modern service with parts sung to hymn tunes including a sermon. Coffee afterwards.
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
