Reviews of St Michael's Church, Flixton. (Church) in Manchester (Greater Manchester).

St Michael's Church, Flixton

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348 Church Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 6HR, United Kingdom

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Information of St Michael's Church, Flixton, Church in Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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Reviews of St Michael's Church, Flixton

d. t.

Little is known of the origins of when this site was first used for worship, it is presumed that people have been worshipping here since before the Norman invasion of 1066, however there is little structural evidence of this, however some believe the church to be actually founded in 1198. The Church of St Michael's is in the Parish of Flixton. Medieval Flixton was one of several parishes which existed in the Hundred of Salford. The parish encompassed the manors of Urmston and Flixton; the latter is first mentioned between 1189 and 1181 and was granted by the Mascy family of Dunham. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans. Flixton has been recorded as Fluxton, Flaxtown, Flyxton, Flyxeton, and Flixtone, amongst other spellings. It has been suggested that Flixton derives its name from "Fleecetown" because of its 14th-century connection with the woolen industry. Flixton first appears in historical records in 1177 however, making that toponymy seem unlikely. The name is more probably of Scandinavian origin, perhaps deriving from the Viking called Flikke or Flikkr who is credited with bringing Christianity to the area and constructing the original sanctuary end stone wall behind the altar,(however there are differing exact theories to this). The Anglo-Saxon ton means dwelling place, hence Flikke's ton. The manor of Flixton's boundaries are unclear, although they were perhaps formed by a mixture of natural and man-made features including Carr Ditch, which divided Flixton and Urmston. St Michael's Church is also first recorded at about the same time. In keeping with a pattern found in northern and eastern Cheshire and south-eastern Lancashire, the parish comprised isolated farmsteads and a medieval manor house, rather than a village centre. As the population of Flixton grew throughout the 19th and 20th century, a new church St. John's was constructed in the mid 20th century to serve as a "mission-church".

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Such a warm and inviting church . I also agree with the other reviewer that the vicar is indeed jolly, but not that fat. Just slightly over weight. He makes up for it with his jokes and general vibe. On a serious note, everything seems organised and well ran. Services run perfectly mixing deep meaningful study, with great real life anicdotes and spiritual guidance . God is at work in this place that’s for sure .

J. b.

Very nice 11th century church in a very nice village setting with a flower and plant stall doing very well

J. S.

Lovely styled church ,looked after offers services on Sunday good for weddings funerals

R. B.

A lovely old church and the congregation are friendly

a. g.

Attended christening. Most enjoyable service I have been to.

B. T.

Jolly fat vicar really livens the place up, a really beautiful church ... Lovely atmos all round

A. O.

Lovely old church full of character and history. Easy to park.

D. G.

So peaceful and so nice to hear birds singing going around the grave yard nice

C. W.

A good range of Christmas services available and a friendly congregation.

s. j.

900 years of history beautiful church

P. R.

A beautiful church.

B. M.

Beautiful building with fabulous windows.

P. B.

Beautiful historic and spiritual place

J. H.

Best church in the area.

J. C. H.

Fab!

d. w.

Lovely

P. R.

S. B.

P. G.

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