Did the name “Chorley” ever make you think of counterfeit coins? Right here, at Chorley Mission, the echoes of a 15th-century counterfeiting scandal still linger. Richard Green of Heapey, a local, was accused of producing fake groats and pennies at Joan Wastley’s inn in Chorley, now the site of Chorley Mission. Though acquitted, the whispers followed him, connecting him again to illicit activities at a place called “Culmariclough in the Shaghthorngreve” here in Chorley. Chorley Mission, a beacon of Gospel faith today, stands on ground touched by this intriguing history. The area has transformed significantly. Once a hub for illicit dealings, Chorley grew into a bustling market town. It witnessed plague outbreaks, the march of Civil War soldiers, and the rise of the cotton industry. Chorley Mission, in its current form, embodies the evolving spirit of this place, a testament to faith and community amid a rich tapestry of history.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service