St Oswald Church Gets Top Historic Status | Manchester News

A historic church in Wigan just got a major upgrade—its stained glass windows, crafted by legendary artist Harry Clarke, have earned it a rare Grade II listing. This prestigious status, awarded by Historic England, recognizes the church’s exceptional architectural and cultural value, placing it among less than 6% of England’s buildings. Opened in 1930 and designed by J. Sydney Brocklesby, St Oswald and St Edmund now stands as a cherished symbol of faith and resilience, with its current priest, Canon John Gorman, proud to lead its preservation for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/171ba89da1ed5b9a