Monthly Archives: November 2017

Bryn Hall and the Holy Hand

Posted on November 9, 2017 by LancashireFolk

Bryn Hall, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, is well-known for the legend of the Holy Hand which was kept here for decades, reverently wrapped in a white silk bag. This hand was a relic of martyred priest Father Arrowsmith, who was killed in … Continue reading →

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Bowdon Church and the Mummy’s Hand

Posted on November 2, 2017 by LancashireFolk

There’s a Victorian tale about a Bowdon lady who visited Egypt and brought home a gruesome souvenir; a mummy’s hand. She displayed it proudly in her drawing-room under a glass dome and it was, no doubt, an intriguing conversation piece. … Continue reading →

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