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The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
This church is situated on Stamford St and it is the first of the town’s trio of historic churches. Dating from the c.15th century, this church was practically rebuilt in the Gothic Revival (mainly Perpendicular) style during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The north side was rebuilt in 1821, the nave and south side in 1840/44, the east wall of the chancel in 1883, the tower in 1882/88 and the north porch in c.1920. The architect for the rebuild of the tower was Joseph Stretch Crowther of Manchester.

The church is listed Grade I, List Enry No. 1162800.

St Peter's Church
This church is situated on Manchester Rd and it is the second of the town’s trio of historic churches. The building is Gothic Revival in style erected in 1821/24 to a design by Francis Goodwin of London for the Church Commissioners. The church was consecrated on the 12 Dec 1824. The stained-glass windows were by Betton & Evans (John & David) of Shrewsbury.

The church is listed Grade II*, List Enry No. 1067994.

Albion United Reformed Church
This church is situated on Stamford Street East and it was originally known as Albion Congregational Church. It is the third of the town’s trio of historic churches. The building is Gothic Revival in style erected in 1890/95 to a design by the architect John Brooke of Manchester. The stained-glass windows were designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and installed by William Morris & Co of West London. The organ was built by Lewis & Co (Thomas Christopher Lewis) of Brixton, South London.

The church is listed Grade II*, List Enry No. 1356460.