Reverend Canon John Rogers (St James', Accrington, 1869-1905)

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291246

Reference identifier

HAC-H01-G3-2376-1

Title

Reverend Canon John Rogers (St James', Accrington, 1869-1905)

Place

Accrington

Personal names

John Rogers

General notes

Canon Rodgers died on the 5th October 1917 aged 83.
He was born in Liverpool and ordained in 1858.
His first curacy was as Bishop of Auckland and later was incumbant at St. James. He exercised a great influence with three new parishes - St. Peter's , St. Andrew's and St Mary Magdalen's owing their existence to his initiative and generosity. He was a firm believer in religious education in day schools and opposed the school board system.

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Colour

Monochrome

Year of image

Late 19th Century

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Subjects

Place Names > Accrington

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