Eckington Church

On Tuesday 27th November we will be remembering Private Harold Turner who died 100 years ago on that date at the age of just 23. We shall be holding one of our usual services of …

A tremendous turnout on Sunday 11 November to remember all those Eckington men who have given their lives in times of war. A big thank you to the people of Eckington and surrounding areas for …

Church bells have been rung to reflect the mood of this nation for centuries but there have been a few times when their ringing has been silenced by edict. In recent history this has happened …

On November 11th we will as usual be remembering all those from Eckington who gave their lives for us in war. But before that day there are still 4 men that we will be holding …

On Monday 20th August we will be remembering Private Edgar Nightingale in the next of our short services to honour the memories of all the soldiers listed on our War Memorial who lost their lives …

On Thursday 16th August we will be remembering Corporal James White and on Monday 20th August we will remember Private Edgar Nightingale. Both these men gave their lives 100 years ago to the date we …

On Friday 20th July we shall be remembering Private James Thomas Barker who died 100 years ago on that day. As usual we shall toll a bell 100 times prior to a short service of …

On Wednesday 9th May we shall be remembering Private George H Pearson who died 100 years ago on that day that we might live in peace! George was just 19 years old. Will you reflect …

During April we will be remembering 2 Eckington men who gave their lives during April 1918. They are Privates Albert T Rhodes and John Thomas Smith. Albert was killed on 2nd April 1918 and John …

This November on Sunday 11th November it is hoped that bells will ring out at 7:00 p.m. throughout the land to mark the 100th anniversary of the celebrations following the signing of the armistice earlier …