Robert Duckenfield and John Angier blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Church of St Lawrence. Built early Sixteenth Century and originally dedicated to St James until the discovery in the mid-nineteenth century of a stained glass window to St Lawrence. Affectionately known as 'Th' Owd Peg' because its framework was fastened together with wooden pegs. Resting place of John Angier, the famous Puritan divine and of Colonel Robert Duckenfield, Tameside's Civil War hero. Recorded plaque organisation: Tameside Metropolitan Borough.

John Angier was a prominent Puritan preacher who played a significant role in the religious landscape of 17th century England, while Lt. Colonel Robert Duckenfield distinguished himself as a notable military leader during the English Civil War, earning recognition as Tameside's Civil War hero.