RELIGI ON 15-3-1809 Bury and Norwich Post Death The Rev. E. Prescot, Vicar of Long Preston, in Craven 30-8-1809 Bury and Norwich Post CAMBRIDGE August 28 1809 The Rev. H. Kempson, M. A. Student of Christchurch, Oxford, has been presented to the Vicarage of Long Preston in Craven, Yorkshire. 17-6-1815 York Herald The sum of £22, 4s, 6d. has lately been transmitted from the inhabitants of Long Preston, near Settle, in Craven, to London, for the benefit of the Church Missionary Society. 26-8-1822 Morning Chronicle Irish famine relief subscription from Barnard & Co, Long Preston , Yorkshire, Rev. S. Blythe. 10.10.9 19-7-1823 LM Marriage On Sunday last, Mr. R. Wildman, preceptor, to Miss Tomlinson, both of Long-preston. 1-11-1823 LG The Rev, Samuel Blythe, Curate of Long-Preston, has been licensed by the Lord Bishop of Chester to the Perpetual Curacy of Leck, on the nomination of the Rev. William Carus Wilson, Vicar of Tunstall. 17-3-1832 LG Subscriber to Scriptural Education in Ireland [Kildare-place Society]. Miss Tennant, Long Preston, £2 4-1-1833 L’pool Merc Death On Thursday, the 13th ult. at West Cottingworth, near York, aged 69, the Rev. Joseph Mitchindon, of pre-eminent talents as a preacher of the Gospel, former Curate of Long Preston, in Craven. 26-10-1833 LM Death On the 10th inst. At the residence of her father, deeply lamented, Mary, the wife of the Rev. John Postlethwaite, of Long Preston, in this county, and eldest daughter of John Parkin, Esq., of Lownire. Near Workington, Cumberland. 13-3-1834 Bdfd Obs Mr. Baines presented petitions from the Baptist dissenters [ ...... ] in and near Long Preston. [See paer print-outs.] 4-7-1835 LM In Long Preston church, by the Rev. R. Lowther, of Muker, for the Church Missionary Society — Collections £22. 21-9-1837 Bdfd Obs Marriage On Tuesday week, at the parish church, at Halifax, by the Ven. Archdeacon Musgrave, Thomas, third son of George Hogarth, Esq., of Wood Hill, Aberdeen, to Elizabeth, younger daughter of the late Rev. Edward Prescott, of Clare Hall, Halifax, and vicar of Long Preston, in Craven. 21-9-1837 Bdfd Obs Marriage On Tuesday week, at the parish church, at Halifax, by the Ven. Archdeacon Musgrave, Thomas, third son of George Hogarth, Esq., of Wood Hill, Aberdeen, to Elizabeth, younger daughter of the late Rev. Edward Prescott, of Clare Hall, Halifax, and vicar of Long Preston, in Craven. 4-11-1837 York Her At St. Michael’s church, [20 Oct] Derby, by the Rev. S. Hey, vicar of Ockbrook, the Rev. William Conyngham Usher, curate of Long Preston, in this county, son of the late Dr. Usher, ex F.I.C. and rector of Ramelton, to Lucy, third daughter of the Rev. J. E. Howard, vicar of St. Michael’s, Derby. 7-8-1841 Manchester Times THE CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS ...... [in list of the] Ministers of the Gospel who have already signified their intention to be present at the Conference on the Corn Law, to commence in Manchester on the 17th instant; — Samuel Hardacre . . . . Long Preston. 1-5-1847 LM BRITISH ANTI-STATE-CHURCH ASSOCIATION ...... DELEGATES HAVE BEEN APPOINTED FOR ...... Long Preston, 2. 11-2-1852 Bkbn Std Death On the 31st ultimo, at the residence of his son, Mr. John Hardacre, after two days illness, the Rev. Samual Moore Hardacre, of Long Preston, Baptist minister, aged 79 years. 10-9-1852 Hull Pkt “THE CHURCH HISTORIANS OF ENGLAND, FROM BEDE TO FOXE.” Subscribers ...... the Rev. Henry Kempson, Vicar of Long Preston...... 29-6-1854 Bdfd Obs On Sunday last, sermons were preached in the General Baptist chapel, Clayton, by the Rev. R. Hogg, of Long Preston, in behalf of the Lord’s day, Sunday School, when £27 were collected. 27-10-1857 Morn Chron Death On the 17th inst., at Long Preston, aged 78, the Rev. Henry Kempson, M. A., vicar of Long Preston, Yorkshire, and the late head master of Brewood School, Staffordshire. 29-10-1857 Nottingham Gdn BENEFICES AND APPOINTMENTS VACANT. RECTORIES. — Preston, Long, Yorkshire, dio. Ripon; value £302 with residence; pats. Christ Church, Oxford. 30-11-1857 L’pool Merc Will The Rev. H. Kempson, M. A. Vicar of Long Preston, Yorkshire, £20,000. 9-4-1858 Morn Post Marriage COULSON — BAIRD. —On the 7th inst., at he Parish Church, Clevedon, Somerset, by the Rev. Julian Young, Rector of Ilmington, the Rev J. E. Coulson, Vicar of Long Preston, Yorkshire, to Rhoda May, eldest daughter of the late Captain Baird, 15th King’s Hussars. 22-1-1859 Morn Chron Birth On the 18th inst., at Long Preston Vicarage, Yorkshire, Mrs. John Edmund Coulson, a daughter. 21-9-1859 Bkbn Std Marriage On the 15th instant, at Christ Church, Todmorden, by the Rev J. E. Coulson, vicar of Long Preston, assisted by the Rev. Edwards, incumbent, Richard Hardacre, Esq., of Hellifield, Craven, to Martha, elder daughter of the late William Halliwell, Esq, of Frith’s House, Todmorden. 26-9-1859 Morn Post Appointment Rev. E. H. Raven to the assistant curacy of Long Preston, Yorkshire. 26-5-1859 Nottinghamshire Gdn Curacy vacancy Long Preston, Yorkshire. 29-11-1860 Nottinghamshire Gdn Vacancy . . . . Curacy Preston, Long, Yorkshire, dio. Ripon. 27-4-1861 LM PETITIONS were presented in the House of Commons on Friday night...... by Mr Crossley, in favour of the Nonconformists’ Burial \bill, from Baptists of Earby and Milnes Bridge, and Long Preston. 18-5-1861 LG Visitors to Morecambe...... West View Terrace...... No 10, Mr. Whittingham’s. — The Rev. J. E. and Mrs. Coulston [sic] and family, Long Preston...... 21-1-1862 Morn Post COULSON. — On the 17th inst., at Tenby, the wife of the Rev. J. E. Coulson, vicar of Long Preston, Yorkshire, of a son. 31-5-1862 Preston Gdn RELIEF FUND — SECOND SUBSCRIPTION LIST...... Rev. A. Clarke, Long Preston . . . .£6.0.0 14-1-1864 The Std Marriage AUSTIN – COULSON. — 12th at Wincanton, by the Rev. J. H. Coulson, vicar of Long Preston, Yorkshire, Thomas Austin, Esq., of Chambly, Lower Canada, Lieut. Colonel Mil. to Henrietta Nevillia, fifth daughter of the late John Coulson, Esq., of Clifton Wood, Gloucestershire. 18-3-1864 Notts Grdn PREFERMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS ...... Rev. A. Phillips; Curate of Long Preston, Yorkshire...... 22-10-1864 LG LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY...... Independent Chapel, Settle, on Tuesday last . . . . annual missionary meeting ...... earnest addresses in suport of the society were delivered by the Revs...... J. Spooner (Baptist), of Long Preston, ...... 18-3-1865 Hudd Chron ORDINATION BY THE BISHOP OF RIPON — ON SUNDAY LAST, The Lord Bishop of Ripon held an ordination in the Cahedral Church of Ripon, when the following gentlemen were admitted into holy orders: — ...... priests . . . . .George Thompson Johnston, B. A., of Trinity College, Cambridge — Long Preston. 26-5-1865 N’castle Courant Birth At the VICARAGE, on the 19th inst., the wife of J. Edmond Coulson, Vicar of Long Preston, of a daughter. 3-5-1866 Bdfd Obs APPOINTMENTS And PREFERMENTS Curacy Long Preston, near Settle, Yorks: Rev. J. E. Culson, incum. 30-4-1866 LM Marriage STANSFELD — GARFORTH — April 26th at Long Preston Church, by the Rev. W. F. Pierson, incumbent of Settle, assisted by the Rev. J. R. Coulson, vicar, the Rev. John Stansfeld of Coniston Cold, Craven, to Frances, relict of Peter Garforth, Esq., of Coniston Hall. And youngest daughter of the late James Hamerton, Esq., of Hellifield Peel. 7-7-1866 LM ECCLESIASTICAL PREFERMENT in the DIOCESE OF RIPON. — Yesterday, the Bishop of Ripon licensed the following gentlemen, viz.; — ...... the Rev John Wm. Richards, clerk, M. A., to the stipendiary curacy of Long Preston. 2-2-1867 CWP Death At Long Preston, Judith Hodgson, Baptist School Mistress, aged 36 years. 18/25 -2-1871 CWP The Vicar of Giggleswick, Settle, is in immediate WANT of a locum tenens for twelve months. Views via-media. The highest references required. Address, stating particulars, THE VICAR, Longpreston, Leeds. 25-5-1872 CP LONG PRESTON A Band of Hope Demonstration was held on Saturday, which proved very gratifying to those who are desirous to see the cause of temperance progress. This being the first demonstration, about 200 members headed by the Rathmell Brass Band paraded the village, to the Mechanics’ Hall where they were provided with an excellent tea. Afterwards various athletic sports were indulged in. A public meeting was held in the evening, presided over by the Rev. G. W. Giddins, where addresses were given by the Rev. W. Gray and Messrs. Dixon, Harger and Leach. Votes of thanks to the chairman and the ladies terminated a festive gathering unclouded from every shadow of disappointment. 23-11-1878 CHWS The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, at Long-preston, was last week registered for the solemnising of magistrates. 25-10-1879 CHWS Birth SPARKS — A daughter of Rev’d F. M. Sparks.

11-6-1881 CHWS FUNERAL SESSION — On Sunday evening last a sermon was preached in the Wesleyan Chapel by the Rev. H. Padgham in memory of the late Miss Jane Procter, of the village. The Rev. Gentleman founded his discourse on Rev. X1V, 13 and in the course of his sermon mentioned the life-long devotion of the deceased to the cause of Wesleyan Methodism. For over 30 years Miss Procter had been earnestly engaged in the work. Her remains were iterred the day previously in the Parish Churchyard, the service being conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. J.E.Coulson , M..A., and the Rev. H. Padgham, Wesleyan Minister. The Vicar, with great liberality, offered Mr. Padgham a part of the service in the church, as well as at the grave, and the rev. Gentleman read the beautiful portion of Scripture appointed for the service, and also shared in the service at the grave-side. Some yearsago also the Vicar assisted in the funeral obsequies of the Rev.J. Spooner, Baptist minister, in the Baptist burial ground. 1881 CHWS Fourpenny bits not minted after 1856 but still in circulation. Threepenny bits extremely popular for church collections. 24-12-1881 CHWS Almanack for 1882...... Free! Longpreston — vicar, J.E.Coulson; curates, C.Wildbore, T.H.Terry. Guardian, A.Taylor. 23-12-1882 CHWS Almanack for 1883. Issued free! LONGPRESTON — Vicar, J. E. Coulson; curates, C. Wildbore, T. H. Terry; Weslyan, H. Padgham; Baptist, W. Giddings; Mechanics’ Institute – Secretary, E. D. Greenwood. 23-12-1882 CHWS CHURCH MISSIONARY SERMONS. — On Sunday last sermons were preached and collections made in the Parish Church, morning and evening, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society. The Rev Mr. Laish (for fourteen years a missionary in Tunnevelly, India), was the preacher and his sermons were directed to show the work and claims of the society. The collections amounted to £10 17s 1d. 18-8-1883 CHWS LONG PRESTON OFFERTORY. — The offertory at St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, August 5th, amounted to £17. 22-12-1883 CHWS Vicar, J. E. Coulson; curates, C. Wildbore, T. H. Terry; Baptist, W. Giddings, Mechanics’ Institute — Secretary, R. Morley; Conservative Club Sec, E. D. Greenwood. 13-9-1884 CHWS ST. MARY’S CHURCH — On Sunday evening last a sermon was preached by the Rev. D. Simmonds, of Sheffield, and a collection made for the Continental and Colonial Society. 13-12-1884 CHWS LONGPRESTON THE BIBLE SOCIETY — “The Monthly Reporter” of the British and Foreign Bible Society for December announced the receipt of £14.11s from Long Preston. 27-12-1884 CHWS Almanack (Supplement) Vicar, J.E. Coulson, curates, C. Wildbore, T. H. Terry; Baptist, W. Giddings; Conservative Club Sec, E. D. Greenwood. 24-1-1885 CHWS The Rev. J.E. COULSON, M. A., vicar of Longpreston, and formerly student of Christchurch, Oxford, has been appointed to a cooperative governor of the Grammar School of Edward VI, at Giggleswick in the place of the late John Hammerton, Esq. of Hellifield Peel. 2-1-1886 CHWS ALMANACK 1886 LONGPRESTON — Vicar, J. E. Coulson; curates, C. Wildbore, T. H. Terry; Baptist, W. Giddings. Conservative Club — Sec, E. D. Greenwood. 10-4-1886 CHWS SETTLE Confirmation by Bishop of the Diocese, Dr. Boyd Carpenter, at Ascension Church on Tuesday last. …………….Longpreston, 21 males and 23 females……. Rev J. E. Coulson & Rev J Wildbore present. 25-12-1886 CHWS THE Trustees for the Endowment of the Baptist Chapel, Long Preston, have £900 to invest at 4 per cent, on substantial security. — Application to Mr. John Armistead, Leeds. 8-6-1889 CHWS HELLIFIELD TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL. ……………………..A public meeting was held, the Rev. J. Davis, of Long Preston, in the chair. He remarked upon the immense sums spent in intoxicants compared with what is spent in literature and other intellectual pursuits. 28-4-1893 CHWS LONG PRESTON RIPON DIOCESAN SOCIETY. — At the Parish Church on Sunday last sermons were preached morning and evening by the Rev C. Wildbore on behalf of the above society. Collections were made at both services; total amount £5 16s. 9-6-1893 CHWS THE ANNIVERSARY of the Wesleyan Sunday School was held on Sunday, afternoon and evening services being conducted by the Rev J. W. Booth, of Liverpool. In the afternoon the choir sang the anthem, “Thine, O Lord, is the greatness,” and in the evening “I will Magnify,” in addition to special hymns. There were good congregations. 29-9-1893 CHWS ENDOWED SCHOOLS — These schools were examined in scripture history on Friday last by the Rev W. A. Shuffrey, vicar of Arncliffe. The children passed a very creditable examination. CHWS ALMANACK 1894 LONGPRESTON. — Vicar, J. E. Coulson; curate, C Wildbore. Guardian, A. Taylor. Conservative Club — sec, A. Taylor. North Craven Building Society — Sec, R. T. Wildman. 9-2-1894 CHWS THE INDUCTION of the Rev. E. Kemble, as Vicar of this Parish, will take place on Monday, the 10th inst., at 7pm., when the Bishop of Richmond will officiate and preach the sermon. 18-5-1894 CHWS LONG PRESTON. “THE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD” was the subject of a discourse by Mr M. Hall, at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday. 2-8-1895 CHWS LONGPRESTON. THE REV. H. A. ATKINSON, of Bradford, preached the anniversary sermons at the Baptist Chapel on Sunday. 10-7-1896 CHWS ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. — These were held on Sunday in the Wesleyan chapel. The preacher for the occasion was the Rev S. Reece. Miss E. Fawcett presided at the organ, and the collections were over £5. 19-3-1897 CHWS WANTED, early in April, a situation as HOUSEMAID. Age 22. — refer to Mrs Kemble, Long Preston Vicarage. 16-7-1897 CHWS THE REV J. HASLEM, of Gildersome, preached the anniversary sermons at the Baptist Chapel on Sunday, when the collections amounted to £6. 3-3-1899 TO LET, GREENGATE HOUSE, lately occupied by Rev E. A. Webb, (who is leaving). — Apply, M[?] Fawcett, Kirkmangate, Longpreston.

7-4-1899 THE EASTER VESTRY MEETING was held on Monday when the following gentlemen were appointed churchwardens for the coming year: — Long Preston — Mr R. T. Wildman (vicar’s warden). [ ------] 19-5-1899 ST. MARY’S PARISH CHURCH, LONG PRESTON. ———— BAND OF HOPE DEMONSTRATION, A SHORT SERVICE will be held in the Church at Noon, previous to the Procession, with Address by the Rev. C. Brewin, M. A. all are invited to attend 9-6-1899 Marriage MALLISON — TOVEY — June 7, at St. Jame’s, [Hands?]worth, Birmingham, by the Rev T. S. Cave Mallison, late of Longpreston, to Caroline, daughter of Edward Tovey, Handsworth. 10-11-1899 L O NG P R E S T O N C H U R C H ———————————— SALE OF WORK AND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT, In the New Schools On SATURDAY, December 2nd, at 2.30p.m. ——————————— Proceeds for Parochial Funds and other Church work.