The Church of St Leonard, Padiham in the County of -- Lancashire --

Marriage: 16 Jul 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Law - 25, Grinding Wheel Maker, Bachelor, 41 Lawrence St. Padiham
Sarah Scott Crossley - 22, Weaver, Spinster, Hargrove Farm Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Law, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Herbert Scott Crossley, Farmer
    Witnesses: Alec English; Herbert Crossley
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Notes: [Under bride's father's name is written] Herbert Crossley
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 1, Entry 1
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Jul 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Granville Anderton - 33, Weaver, Bachelor, 23 Garden St. Padiham
Sarah Alice Townsend - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 11 Altham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Anderton, Deceased, Watchman
    Bride's Father: John Worthington, Mechanic Labourer
    Witnesses: Benjamin Hall Townsend; Sarah Ellen Anderton
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 1, Entry 2
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Jul 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Afred Randolph Knagg - 25, Solicitor, Bachelor, 158 Brunshaw Rd. Burnley
Constance Bradshaw - 27, Domestic worker, Spinster, 8 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred Randolph Knagg, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Bradshaw, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: Robert William Knagg; Mildred Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 2, Entry 3
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Jul 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Christopher Elliott - 28, Range Fitter, Bachelor, 33 Beech St. Padiham
Elizabeth Stewart - 29, Weaver, Spinster, 155 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Elliott, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Duff Stewart, Iron Moulder
    Witnesses: Edward Elliott; Robina Jane Elliott
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 2, Entry 4
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Jul 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Arthur Douglas - 24 years, Attendant at Anglo-American Oil Company, Bachelor, 60 Hapton Road Padiham
Evelyn Dewhurst - 23 years, Weaver, Spinster, 8 Dean Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Douglas, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: William Bramley Dewhurst, Labourer
    Witnesses: Harold Dewhurst; Mary Louisa Douglas
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 3, Entry 5
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Aug 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Barker - 27, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 112 Heys Lane Livesey Blackburn
Ivy Pate - 28 [replacing 27], Shop Assistant, Spinster, 33 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Barker, Deceased, Cotton Operative
    Bride's Father: James Pate, Deceased, Fireman
    Witnesses: Florence Tattersall; John Smalley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [In margin] Ivy Pate's age was changed from 27 to 28 - the correct age - on November
               6th 1938 by me C. R. Heywood. In the presence of [signed] Fred Barker, Ivy Barker,
               John Smalley, Florence Tattersall
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 3, Entry 6
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Aug 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Astin Walsh - 25 years, Assistant Fireman, Bachelor, 19 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Dorothy Webster - 26 years, Lady, Spinster, 1 Burnley Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Astin Walsh, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: Paul Tickle Webster, Butche[r]
    Witnesses: Harold Chapman; Miss Nora Astin Walsh; Paul Tickle Webster
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 4, Entry 7
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Oct 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Bradbury - 22, Miner, Bachelor, 9 S. Leonard St. Padiham
Elsie Harrison - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 69 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Bradbury, Deceased, Painter
    Bride's Father: Thomas Harrison, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Harrison; Lavinia Butterworth
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 4, Entry 8
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Oct 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Newton - 26 years, Fitter, Bachelor, 15 Peel Street Padiham
Phyllis Astin - 19 years, Weaver, Spinster, 20 Mytton Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Emmanuel Newton, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Frederick Astin, Spinner
    Witnesses: Fred Lord; Margaret Murphy
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 5, Entry 9
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Nov 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Capstick Cautherley - 31 years, Cutlooker, Bachelor, 28 Holyoake Street Burnley
Caroline Paisley - 29 years, Weaver, Spinster, 10 High Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Giles Cautherley, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Robert Paisley, Moulder
    Witnesses: Ernest Cautherley; Jennie Paisley
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 5, Entry 10
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Nov 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Porter - 22, Miner, Bachelor, 76 Garden St. Padiham
Winifred Burke - 20, Card-room hand, Spinster, 59 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Porter, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Burke, Labourer
    Witnesses: Benjamin Porter; Irene Porter
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 6, Entry 11
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Nov 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charlie Webster - 35, Loomer, Bachelor, Trapp Lane Simonstone nr. Burnley
Beulah Beatrice Gee - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 21 Hambledon View Read nr. Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Richard Webster, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Ernest Frederick Gee, Engine Driver
    Witnesses: Ernest F. Gee; Richard Webster
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 6, Entry 12
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Dec 1938 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Slinger - 24, Loom Sweeper, Bachelor, 2 Hallows Street Burnley
May Tomlinson - 18, Card-room worker, Spinster, 21 Gawthorpe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Slinger, Taper
    Bride's Father: Percy Tomlinson, Engineer
    Witnesses: William Slinger; Mary Elizabeth Fanshaw
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 7, Entry 13
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Jan 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Christopher Irving - 45, Weaver, Widower, 13 Higham St. Padiham
Margaret Elizabeth Allsopp - 42, Weaver, Spinster, 39 Mytton St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Irving, Deceased, Wood Sawyer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Allsopp, Deceased, Council Labourer
    Witnesses: James Frederick Astin; Mary Elizabeth Schofield
    Married by Banns by Clifford A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 7, Entry 14
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Apr 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Harrison - 19 years, Miner, Bachelor, 6 Bedford Place Padiham
Florence May Burke - 20 years, Domestic Servant, Spinster, 44 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Bride's Father: John Burke, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Alice Thompson; William Burke
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 8, Entry 15
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Apr 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Leslie Bolton - 21, Shoe-Machinist, Bachelor, 1 Percy Street nr. Oswaldtwistle
Jennie Paisley - 21, Winder, Spinster, 10 High St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Hugh Bolton, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Paisley, Moulder
    Witnesses: Lawrence Eddleston; Caroline Cautherley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 8, Entry 16
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Apr 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Whittaker Fort - 26 years, Miner, Bachelor, 25 Green Street Padiham
Harriet Mabel Scott - 24 years, Weaver, Spinster, 1 Hargrove Cottage Padiham
    Groom's Father: Whittaker Fort, Deceased, Miner
    Witnesses: Charles Fort; Marjorie Scott
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Bride's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 9, Entry 17
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Apr 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Phillipson - 32 years, Farmer, Bachelor, High Whittaker Farm Northtown Padiham
May Saville - 29 years, Weaver, Spinster, 54 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Benson Phillipson, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: David Daniel Saville, Labourer
    Witnesses: Frank Phillipson; Ivy Cronshaw
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 9, Entry 18
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Apr 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Parkinson - 32 years, Weaver, Bachelor, 31 Albert St. Padiham
Sarah Ann Whittaker - 23 years, Weaver, Spinster, 20 Albert St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Parkinson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Snowden Whittaker, Deceased, Firebeater
    Witnesses: Allan Ingham; Amy Parkinson
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 10, Entry 19
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 May 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Metcalfe - 30 years, Labourer, Bachelor, 2 Cobden Street Padiham
Norma Stephenson - 24 years, Winder, Spinster, 6 Hirst Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Metcalfe, Deceased, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Charles Edward Stephenson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Harry Layfield; Jennie Metcalfe
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 10, Entry 20
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 May 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Tate - 21 years, Collier, Bachelor, 29 St. Edmund St. Gt. Harwood
Annie Higginson - 22 years, Weaver, Spinster, 2 Veevers Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Walter Tate, Beamer
    Bride's Father: James Higginson, Deceased, Drawer-in
    Witnesses: Charles Banks; Connie Atkinson
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 11, Entry 21
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 May 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Ernest Sawney - 32, Radio Officer, Bachelor, 3 Lynton Avenue Hull
Ena Steel - 32, School Teacher, Spinster, Trapp House Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Sawney, Commercial Traveller
    Bride's Father: Joseph James Steel, Clerk of Works
    Witnesses: John Steel; John Sawney
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 11, Entry 22
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 May 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Curson Baldwin - 25 years, Motor Body Builder, Bachelor, 37 Cardwell St. Padiham
Mary Whittaker - 24 years, Weaver, Spinster, 34 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Baldwin, Textile Worker
    Bride's Father: James Whittaker, Coal Miner (retired)
    Witnesses: Wilfred Dewhurst; Margaret Holtom
    Married by Banns by Clifford A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 12, Entry 23
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Jun 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Norman Leach - 24, Post-office Manager, Bachelor, 214 Burnley Road Padiham
Dorothy Stevenson - 23, Photographic Assistant, Spinster, 18 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Leach, Deceased, Tackler
    Bride's Father: Nicholas Stevenson, Engineer
    Witnesses: Nicholas Stevenson; Margaret Helm
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 12, Entry 24
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Jul 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Worrall - 22 years, Miner, Bachelor, 6 Lane Ends Hapton
Sarah Threlfall - 20 years, Weaver, Spinster, 2 John O'Gaunt St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Worrall, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: John Henry Threlfall, Marine Store Dealer
    Witnesses: Robert George Worrall; Gladys Smith
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 13, Entry 25
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Jul 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Priest - 25, Machinist Joiner, Bachelor, 55 S. Anne St. Padiham
Ivy Rhodes - 27, Weaver, Spinster, 77 Hapton Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Francis George Priest, Mechanical Joiner
    Bride's Father: Samuel Rhodes, Winder
    Witnesses: Ernest Priest; Annie Rhodes
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 13, Entry 26
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Jul 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
David James Doig - 35, Head Teacher, Bachelor, 29 Whalley Road Padiham
Renie Forrest - 26, Assistant Teacher, Spinster, 178 Burnley Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Doig, Deceased, Church Army Officer
    Bride's Father: Robert Henry Forrest, Salesman
    Witnesses: Jesse Dewhurst; C. R. Kelly?; Alice Doig
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 14, Entry 27
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Jul 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Walmsley - 23 years, Engineering Mechanic, Bachelor, 49 Garden St. Padiham
Hilda Bradshaw - 25 years, Weaver, Spinster, 326 Lowerhouse Lane Burnley
    Groom's Father: James Turner Walmsley, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Maurice Bradshaw, Printer
    Witnesses: Watson Walmsley; Elsie Bradshaw
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 14, Entry 28
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Jul 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Grime - 27 years, Weaver, Bachelor, 13 Hapton St. Padiham
Annie Finnigan - 22 years, Weaver, Spinster, 38 West St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Grime, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Edward Finnigan, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Grime; Isabella Rush
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 15, Entry 29
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Aug 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Sydney Robson - 32 years, Miner, Bachelor, 20 Clapper's Gate Easington Co. Durham
Elizabeth Ann Heys - 28 years, Weaver, Spinster, 10 Hill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Robson, Miner
    Bride's Father: Richard Heys, Labourer
    Witnesses: George William Anderson; Mary Jane Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 15, Entry 30
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Aug 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Smith - 39 yrs, Leather worker, Bachelor, 5 Back Berkeley St. Burnley
Mary Ellen Denson - 34 yrs, Winder, Spinster, 18 Quarry St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Sidney Smith, Deceased, Leather worker
    Bride's Father: Frederick Austin Denson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Albert Foster; Gladys Foster
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 16, Entry 31
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Aug 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Wilkinson - 57, Bachelor, Fairholme Whalley Rd. Padiham
Elizabeth Wade - 54, Widow, 50 Osborne Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Wilkinson, Deceased, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Eli Smith, Deceased, Farmer
    Witnesses: William James Wilkinson; Beatrice Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 16, Entry 32
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Aug 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Hargreaves - 28, Clerk, Bachelor, 23 Milton Street Padiham
Mary Florence Lonsdale - 26, Confectioner, Spinster, 5 Field Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Hargreaves, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Edgar Lonsdale, Labourer (retired)
    Witnesses: William Henry Lonsdale; Herbert Hargreaves
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 17, Entry 33
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Aug 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ernest Wood - 25 yrs, Clerk, Bachelor, 2 Lomax Square Gt. Harwood
Jennie Ridehalgh - 27 yrs, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Gawthorpe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Wood, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Ridehalgh, Deceased, Drawer-in
    Witnesses: Eric Higginson; Edith Livesey
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 17, Entry 34
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Sep 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Rolf Matzow Catlow - 24, Surveyor, Bachelor, Glensoe Sandy Hall Lane Nelson
Constance Aldred - 25, School Teacher, Spinster, 4 Whalley Road Simonstone nr. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Arthur Waddington Catlow, Wine and Spirit Merchant
    Bride's Father: Ernest Frederick Aldred, Deceased, Painter and Decorator
    Witnesses: Hjordis Catlow; Elizabeth Aldred
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 18, Entry 35
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Sep 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Nicholas Haworth - 26, Sales Ledger Clerk, Bachelor, 20 Collinge Street Padiham
Phyllis Hargreaves - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 9 S. Giles Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Haworth, Poultry Farmer
    Bride's Father: Tom Hargreaves, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Jack Waddington; May Waddington
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 18, Entry 36
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Sep 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Harrison - 24, Airman, Bachelor, 34 Ingham St. Padiham
Ethel Harrison - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 34 Ingham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Harrison, Deceased, Carter
    Bride's Father: Andrew Harrison, Deceased, Collier
    Witnesses: Barbara Proud; Tom Silvester
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Both parties' ages changed from 25 to 24, initialled by the minister]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 19, Entry 37
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Sep 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alexander Fraser Russell - 26, Accountant, Bachelor, Flowerdale Montagu Ave. Salisbury S. Rhodesia
Marjorie Bannister - 24, School Teacher, Spinster, 113 Burnley Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alexander Fraser Russell, Chief Justice of S. Rhodesia
    Bride's Father: George William Bannister, Motor Engineer
    Witnesses: Edward Lowes; George William Bannister
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 19, Entry 38
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Oct 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Holt - 22 years, miner, Bachelor, 30 Carr Street Burnley
Irene Porter - 18 years, Weaver, Spinster, 24 Guy Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Holt, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: Benjamin Porter, Deceased, Miner
    Witnesses: John Holt; May Cross
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 20, Entry 39
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Oct 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Taylor - 23 years, Carpenter, Bachelor, 6 Victoria Road Padiham
Constance Bleasdale - 22 years, Weaver, Spinster, 39 St. Annes Street Padiham
    Bride's Father: Horace Bleasdale, Deceased, Moulder
    Witnesses: Alfred Bleasdale; Ida Barker
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 20, Entry 40
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Oct 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Francis Mees - 69, Corporation Fireman (retired), Widower, 10 Hapton Road Padiham
Sarah Firth - 59, Domestic Service, Widow, 40 Bridge St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Mees, Deceased, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Robert Sagar, Deceased, Farmer
    Witnesses: Martha Parker; Robert Edward Parker
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 21, Entry 41
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Oct 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Edwin Glover - 23 years, Police Constable, Bachelor, 28 Station Road Padiham
Jennie Grimshaw - 24 years, Shop Manager, Spinster, 34 Station Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edwin Glover, Shopkeeper
    Bride's Father: William Grimshaw, Engineer
    Witnesses: Harold Grimshaw; Eileen Glover
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 21, Entry 42
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Oct 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charlie Schofield - 21, French Polisher, Bachelor, 77 Venice Avenue Burnley
Doris Thompson - 21, Cotton Spinner, Spinster, 65 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Schofield, Coal Dealer
    Bride's Father: Albert Thompson, Labourer
    Witnesses: George William Schofield; Mary Schofield
    Married by Banns by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 22, Entry 43
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Oct 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alec English - 22, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 2 Lawrence St. Padiham
Ellen Field - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 18 Bridge St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Stephen English, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Arthur William Field, Window Cleaner
    Witnesses: A. W. Field; Mrs M. Marsden
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Addresses written in wrong place, crossed out, and initialled by minister]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 22, Entry 44
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Nov 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Gordon Smith - 28 years, Commercial Traveler, Bachelor, 35 High Street Lincoln
Jeanne Isobel Widdup - 26 years, Telephonist, Spinster, 5 Bank Terrace Simonstone nr. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Hillier Smith, Barrister's Clerk (retired)
    Bride's Father: William James Widdup, Station Master (retired)
    Witnesses: Thomas Costley; Marjorie Widdup
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 23, Entry 45
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Nov 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Duxbury - 23 years, Slaughterman Butcher, Bachelor, 47 Lawrence Street Padiham
Alice Starkie - 19 years, Baker, Spinster, 27 Ruskin Ave. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Duxbury, Clothier
    Bride's Father: George Thomas Starkie, Foreman Clothlooker
    Witnesses: Thomas Edward Hargreaves; Annie Starkie
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 23, Entry 46
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Nov 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Horace Hudson - 28, Soldier - Army Reserve, Bachelor, 138 Railway Terrace Padiham
Maggie Atkinson - 29, Weaver, Spinster, 91 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Lorenzo Hudson, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Atkinson, Weaver
    Witnesses: Allan Duxbury; Annie McKay
    Married by Licence by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 24, Entry 47
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Nov 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Clifford Holdsworth - 32, Grocery Manager, Bachelor, 1 Beverley St. Burnley
Maggie Bertwistle - 40, Domestic Duties, Spinster, 42 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Holdsworth, Upholsterer
    Bride's Father: William Rennie Bertwistle, Farmer - retired
    Witnesses: Claude Stephenson Holdsworth; Mary Emma Hudson
    Married by Licence by C. A. Parkinson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 24, Entry 48
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Dec 1939 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Sidney Hurst - 25, L/Sergt Instructor Royal Artillery (A.A.), Bachelor, Belford Barracks Shrivenham
Mary Holgate - 20, Teacher, Spinster, Hillside Sabden Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Hurst, Joiner
    Bride's Father: William Herbert Holgate, Master Cabinet-maker
    Witnesses: Arthur Ronald Hurst; Edna Holgate
    Married by Banns by Chas A. Whitehead, Vicar of Gt. Horton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 25, Entry 49
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Jan 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Allen - 40, Labourer, Bachelor, 8 John O'Gaunt St. Padiham
Margaret Pilkington - 39, Winder, Widow, 5 High St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Allen, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Jones, Deceased, Stone-mason
    Witnesses: Lily Exton; John Horner
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 25, Entry 50
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Feb 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Tom O'Neil - 33, Acting Caretaker, Bachelor, 22 High St. Padiham
Elizabeth Henry - 41, Weaver, Widow, 21 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas O'Neil, Grinder and Glazer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Monk
    Witnesses: Ann Milligan Smith; Fred Pollard
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 26, Entry 51
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Feb 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Donnelly - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 9 New Garden St. Blackburn
Edith Eddlestone - 25, Spinster, 15 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Donnelly, Deceased, Warehouse Storeman
    Bride's Father: Christopher Thomas Eddlestone, Engineer
    Witnesses: Thomas Eddlestone; Doris Wood
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Bride's age altered from 24 to 25, initialled by minister]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 26, Entry 52
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Feb 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Gordon Radcliffe - 23 years, Local Government Officer, Bachelor, 52 Burnley Road Padiham
Edna Ormerod - 22 years, Winder, Spinster, 5 Garden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Radcliffe, Shuttle finisher (retired)
    Bride's Father: James Ormerod, Roads Superintendent
    Witnesses: Richard Almond; Dorothy Margaret Atkinson
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 27, Entry 53
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Ellison - 25 years, Loom Sweeper, Bachelor, 336 Bolton Road Blackburn
Mary Alice Waddington - 23 years, Weaver, Spinster, 9 St. Giles Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Ellison, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Nicholas Waddington, Loom sweeper
    Witnesses: William Henry Allsup; Phyllis Haworth
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 27, Entry 54
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Mar 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Dennis Porter - 25, Weaver, Bachelor, 216 Lowerhouse Lane Burnley
Nora Rosalind Braithwaite - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 19 Palmerston St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John James Porter, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Braithwaite, Deceased, Shop Manager
    Witnesses: Cyril Porter; Vera Rattle; William Charles Braithwaite
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 28, Entry 55
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Apr 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Atkinson - 21, Farmer, Bachelor, Brick House Farm Langho
Edna Holgate - 22, Shop-Assistant, Spinster, Hillside Sabden Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Atkinson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Herbert Holgate, House Furnisher
    Witnesses: Henry Atkinson; Mary Hunt
    Married by Banns by Chas A. Whitehead, Vicar of Gt. Horton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 28, Entry 56
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 May 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Bradshaw - 25 years, Road man, Bachelor, 19 Jubilee Street Read
Constance Kenyon - 25 years, Ringspinner, Spinster, 18 Well Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Charles Bradshaw, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Joseph Croasdale Kenyon, Outdoor Labourer
    Witnesses: Henry Knowles; Mary Bridge
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 29, Entry 57
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 May 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Walton - 28 years, Collier, Bachelor, 43 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Gladys May Pollard - 23 years, Spinner, Spinster, 39 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Walton, Deceased, Collier
    Bride's Father: Michael Pollard
    Witnesses: James Frederick Whelan; Dorothy Ward
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Notes: Six 43. E.R. J.W. [in margin. Groom's address house number changed from 39 to 43]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 29, Entry 58
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 May 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Lakeland - 26 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 46 Wordsworth Street Padiham
Selina Alice Ashworth - 20 years, Winder, Spinster, 22 Shakespeare Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Lakeland, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Samuel Ashworth, Tackler
    Witnesses: James Dickinson; Irene Jones
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 30, Entry 59
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 May 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Webster - 28, Butcher, Bachelor, 1 Burnley Road Padiham
Eunice Potter - 32, Spinster, Green Farm Padiham
    Groom's Father: Paul Tickle Webster, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Richard Potter, Farmer
    Witnesses: Paul Tickle Webster; Richard Potter
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 30, Entry 60
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 May 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Harry Davy - 40 years, Cotton Weaver, Widower, 33 Mytton Street Padiham
Doris Corless - 36 years, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, Drill Hall House Thompson Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Davy, Decorator
    Bride's Father: Thomas Corless, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Jackson; Margret Jane Jackson
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 31, Entry 61
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Jun 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Bertram Austin - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, Heale Green Sandiway Cheshire
Alice Dean - 23, State Registered Nurse, Spinster, The Bungalow Simonstone Burnley
    Groom's Father: Ernest Hardy Austin, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Alfred Dean, Cotton Manufacturer
    Witnesses: Ernest H. Austin; Alfred Dean
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 31, Entry 62
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jun 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Wilkinson - 23, Farmer, Bachelor, Old Moss Farm Northtown
Peggy Harper - 18, Spinster, Laurel Bank Sabden Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Wilkinson, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Jonathan Harper, Motor Works Manager
    Witnesses: Frank Pickup Smith; Phyllis Rawlinson
    Married by Banns by Chas A. Whitehead, Vicar of Gt. Horton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 32, Entry 63
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Jun 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Victor Powell - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 10 Burns St. Padiham
Martha Whitham - 22, Clerk, Spinster, 23 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Powell, Print-works labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Whitham, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Dyer; Sophia Uttley; Hugh G. Welates
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 32, Entry 64
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Jun 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ernest Emmanuel Haworth - 28 years, Engineer, Bachelor, 23 Altham Street Padiham
Margaret Hughes - 22 years, Clerk, Spinster, 4 St. Leonard's Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Haworth, Laundry Proprietor (retired)
    Bride's Father: James Hughes, Deceased, Soldier
    Witnesses: George William Wells; Gena Hartley
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 33, Entry 65
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Jun 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Tom Pate Sandiford - 33, Weaver, Bachelor, 26 S. John's Road Padiham
Emily Holland - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Grove Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Vincent Sandiford, Gardener
    Bride's Father: James Holland, Mechanic
    Witnesses: Arthur Sandiford; Edith Holland
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 33, Entry 66
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edwin Greenall - 43, Coal Miner, Widower, 63 Garden St. Padiham
Margaret Heys - 45, Widow, 84 West St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Greenall, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Ananias Ingham, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Wilfred Hardacre; Alice Kenyon
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 34, Entry 67
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Bailey - 22, Cabinet-Maker, Bachelor, 19 Albert St. Padiham
Evelyn Pilkington - 20, Pirn Winder, Spinster, 13 Parish St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Bailey, Cabinet Maker
    Bride's Father: Edward Pilkington, Collier
    Witnesses: Nora Pilkington; Edward Pilkington
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 34, Entry 68
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alan Whitham Gardner - 23, Cellulose chemist, Bachelor, 40 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
Phylis Wilkinson - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 12 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Gardner, Caretaker
    Bride's Father: Isaac Wilkinson, Grindstone Maker
    Witnesses: Cyril Gardner; Isaac Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 35, Entry 69
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Jones - 29 years, Shop Manager, Bachelor, 4 Sefton Terrace Burnley
Nellie Beattie - 27 years, Forewoman, Spinster, 19 Back Station Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Evan Jones, Insurance Agent
    Bride's Father: James Beattie, Police Constable
    Witnesses: Stanley Jones; Bertha Gaurth
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 35, Entry 70
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Thomas Greenall - 37, Weaver, Bachelor, 28 Abingdon Road Padiham
Eleanor Holt - 43, Weaver, Widow, 26 Warwick Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Greenall, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Roscoe, Deceased, Newsagent
    Witnesses: Albert Hardacre; Margaret Jane Roscoe
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 36, Entry 71
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Armstrong - 55, Overlooker, Widower, 43 Peel St. Padiham
Ethel Whiteley - 48, Weaver, Spinster, 148 Burnley Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Armstrong, Deceased, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: Samuel Whiteley, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Barry Whiteley; Maggie Pitcher
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 36, Entry 72
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Hindle - 33, Plater, Bachelor, 5 Gladstone St. Great Harwood
Lucretia Maud Hardacre - 35, Weaver, Spinster, 18 Alma St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Clayton Hindle, Quarryman
    Bride's Father: Pollard Hardacre, Spinner
    Witnesses: Fred Dugdale; Mary Emma McLaney
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 37, Entry 73
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Beckett - 23 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 20 Scott Street Padiham
Hannah Taylor - 21 years, Winder, Spinster, 23 Rycliffe Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Beckett, Print-works labourer
    Bride's Father: Albert Taylor, Print-works labourer
    Witnesses: James Dawson; Emma Beckett
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 37, Entry 74
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Jul 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Webster - 25 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 7 Station Road Padiham
Ellen Dandy - 20 years, Winder, Spinster, 27 Oat Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Webster, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Harry Dandy, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Gee; Lily Moorhouse
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 38, Entry 75
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Aug 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Holt - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, Middlefields Farm Padiham
Isabella Lawson - 21, Teacher, Spinster, 66 Railway Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Edmund Holt, Deceased, Soldier
    Bride's Father: Harrison Lawson, Tackler
    Witnesses: Ramsden John Saunders; Joan Wilkinson
    Married by Licence by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 38, Entry 76
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Bell - 30, Labourer, Bachelor, 38 Garden St. Padiham
Emily Shackleton - 26, Mineral Water Factory hand, Spinster, 10 Veevers St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Bell, Deceased, Council Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Shackleton, Fire beater
    Witnesses: Robert Shackleton; Jane Alice Bell
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 39, Entry 77
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Theophilus Moorhouse - 25 years, Plasterer, Bachelor, 23 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Martha Lewis - 20 years, Spinner, Spinster, 28 Ightenhill Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Ewart Moorhouse, Painter
    Bride's Father: Richard Lewis, Labourer
    Witnesses: Sydney Jackson; Alice Ann Bashall
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 39, Entry 78
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Lawrence Ashworth - 59 years, Shopkeeper, Widower, 2 Branch Road Clayton-le-Moors
Margaret Taylor - 41 years, Housekeeper, Spinster, 32 Buckshaw Terrace Simonstone nr. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Admiral Ashworth, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Taylor, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Harry Wood; Florence Lonsdale
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 40, Entry 79
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward George Hubert Stock - 43 years, Civil Servant, Bachelor, 2 Broadway Avenue Westbury-on-Trym Bristol
Dorothy May Catlow - 27 years, School teacher, Spinster, 33 Albert Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred Stock, Deceased, Plumber
    Bride's Father: Alfred Catlow, Dentist
    Witnesses: Elizabeth M. Rhodes; Cecily Malpas
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 40, Entry 80
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Maurice Topham - 25, Corporal in the R. A. F., Bachelor, 17 Calder Ave. Billington
Elsie Hartshorn - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 4 Park Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Topham, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Hartshorn
    Witnesses: Ernest Topham; M. A. Topham; Marjorie Topham
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Last two witness signatures bracketed together]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 41, Entry 81
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Lawrence Moriarty - 20, Wireless Operator R. A. F., Bachelor, 25 Coal Clough Lane Burnley
Eveline Southwell - 20, Winder, Spinster, 11 John O'Gaunt St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Moriarty, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: George Southwell, Gravedigger
    Witnesses: Harold Sutcliffe; G. Southwell
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 41, Entry 82
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Sep 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Hart - 20, Fireman L & S, Bachelor, 31 Station Rd. Padiham
May Brown - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 35 Riding St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Walford Hart, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: Arthur Bu______k, Deceased, Motor Driver
    Witnesses: Wilfred Hart; H. Brown; L. Howarth
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 42, Entry 83
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Oct 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Norman Whitehead - 26 years, Cotton Weaver, Bachelor, 2 Holland Street Padiham
Sylvia Bentley - 22 years, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 41 Park View Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Whitehead, Council Worker (retired)
    Bride's Father: John Bentley, Motor Driver
    Witnesses: Jesse Whitehead; Edna Bentley
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 42, Entry 84
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Ingham - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 12 Bank St. Padiham
Nellie Carnie - 22, Coloured Beamer, Spinster, 30 Dryden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Ingham, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Rupert Carnie, Taper
    Witnesses: Annie Berry; Frederick Carnie
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 43, Entry 85
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Eric Wigglesworth - 24, Equipment Assistant R. A. F., Bachelor, 28 Park Avenue Clitheroe
Muriel Maud Webster - 21, Auxiliary Nurse, Spinster, Jeremy Farm Higham
    Groom's Father: William Henry Wigglesworth, School master
    Bride's Father: John Webster, Farmer
    Witnesses: John Webster; Wm. H. Wigglesworth
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 43, Entry 86
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Cecil Sandiford - 24, Cloth Looker, Bachelor, 10 Shuttleworth St. Padiham
Margaret Watson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 1 Cotton St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Cecil Sandiford, Weaver
    Witnesses: Jack Fletcher; James Hnrey [sic] Watson
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Notes: [Bride's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 44, Entry 87
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Beardsworth - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 6 S. John's Road Padiham
Alice Kearsley - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 11 Cardwell St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Beardsworth, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Arthur Kearsley, Mill Manager
    Witnesses: Jim Kearsley; Verena Beardsworth
    Married by Licence by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 44, Entry 88
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Matthew Roberts - 27 years, Cloth Examiner, Bachelor, 9 Victoria Road Padiham
Della Newby - 18 years, Winder, Spinster, Meadow View Cottage Simonstone
    Groom's Father: John Roberts, Council Employee
    Bride's Father: William Henry Newby, Miner
    Witnesses: Thomas Allan McLancy; Jennie Seed
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 45, Entry 89
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Reuben McLancy - 22 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 64 Adamson St. Padiham
Edith Clayton - 20 years, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 65 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Patrick McLancy, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Ellis Clayton, Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Allan McLancy; Jennie Seed
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 45, Entry 90
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Nov 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Dugdale - 23 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 6 Gardener's Row Sabden
Jane Clayton - 19 years, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Barley Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Dugdale, Deceased, Police Constable
    Bride's Father: Ellis Clayton, Weaver
    Witnesses: Alvin Riddiough; Doreen Wilkinson
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 46, Entry 91
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Dec 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Robert Broadley - 20 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 7 Ribble Street Padiham
Mary Harley - 21 years, Weaver, Spinster, 103 Ivy Bank Gardens Burnley
    Groom's Father: James Robert Broadley, Steward
    Bride's Father: Arthur Harley, Weaver
    Witnesses: Stanley Broadley; Doris Waite
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 46, Entry 92
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Dec 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Alderson - 23 years, Labourer, Bachelor, 25 Warwick Drive Padiham
Mary Ellen Ingham - 22 years, Weaver, Spinster, 66 Melrose Avenue Burnley
    Groom's Father: Harold Alderson, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Nathan Ingham, Deceased, Miner
    Witnesses: John William Alderson; Eva Ingham
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 47, Entry 93
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Dec 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Crossley - 27, Miner, Bachelor, 13 Rycliffe St. Padiham
Lavinia Butterworth - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 59 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Robert Crossley
    Bride's Father: William Henry Butterworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: W. H. Butterworth; E. Crossley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 47, Entry 94
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Dec 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Edward Dixon - 29 years, Colour Mixer, Bachelor, 12 St. Leonard's Street Padiham
Annie Rigg - 32 years, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Cemetery Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Wilson Dixon, Deceased, Colour Mixer
    Bride's Father: George Rigg, Sewerage Foreman
    Witnesses: William Law; Margaret Rigg
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 48, Entry 95
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Dec 1940 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Francis Cyril Storry - 31 years, Butcher, Bachelor, Main Street Skipton Yorkshire
Jane Wilkinson - 27 years, Spinster, 5 Grove Lane Padiham
    Bride's Father: James Wilkinson, Butcher
    Witnesses: Helen Wilkinson; James Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 48, Entry 96
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Jan 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Nicholas Butterworth - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 3 Albert St. Padiham
Maggie Ewart - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 156 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Nicholas Butterworth, Loomer
    Bride's Father: James Herbert Ewart, Club Steward
    Witnesses: John Alexander Ewart; Ada Butterworth; James Herbert Ewart
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 49, Entry 97
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jan 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert William Greenwood - 27 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 3 Varley Street Burnley
Doris Lawson Gamble - 25 years, Winder, Spinster, 2 King Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Julian Highton Greenwood, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Matthew Lawson, Cinema Attendant
    Witnesses: John Gamble; Phyllis Lawson Briggs
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 49, Entry 98
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Feb 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Henry Wallace - 29 years, Airman, Bachelor, 56 Whalley Road Sabden
Margaret Helm - 23 years, Clerk, Spinster, 19 Victoria Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Wallace, Restaurant Proprietor
    Bride's Father: Herbert Helm, Joiner
    Witnesses: Jesse Baxendale; Dorothy Leach
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 50, Entry 99
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Feb 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Wilson - 22, Iron-moulder, Bachelor, 23 Woodfield View Whalley
Hannah Farnworth - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 66 Station Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Ford Wilson, Iron moulder
    Bride's Father: William Farnworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Annie Wilson; Wm. Farnworth; G. Wilson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 50, Entry 100
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Feb 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John James Mullen - 19, Soldier, Bachelor, 5 Ambrose St. Burnley
Olive Lowe - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 26 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Mullen, Machine Moulder
    Bride's Father: Walter Lowe, Culterman
    Witnesses: Joseph Stocks; Margaret Thomson
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 51, Entry 101
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Feb 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Haworth Pilkington - 48, Shoemaker, Bachelor, 18-20 Church St. Padiham
Alice Duxbury - 44, Weaver, Spinster, 1 Bank St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Pilkington, Deceased, Shoemaker
    Bride's Father: Richard Duxbury, Deceased, Blacksmith
    Witnesses: Margaret Fielding; John Pilkington Harwood
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 51, Entry 102
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Feb 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Clegg - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 47 Whalley Road Read nr. Burnley
Helen Wilkinson - 29, Typist, Spinster, 5 Grove Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Pearson Clegg, Electrical Engineer
    Bride's Father: James Wilkinson, Butcher
    Witnesses: Mary Wilkinson; Alan Clegg
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 52, Entry 103
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Mar 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Hugh Sedgwick - 23 years, Soldier, Bachelor, 9 Parish Street Padiham
Jenny Montgomery - 18 years, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Parish Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Sedgwick, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: Joseph Montgomery, Colliery Winding Engine Man
    Witnesses: Joseph Montgomery; Ethel Sharp
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 52, Entry 104
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Apr 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Whitwell Harper - 25, Motor Salesman, Bachelor, 34 Sabden Road Padiham
Constance Riley - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 110 Railway Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Harper, Works Manager
    Bride's Father: Albert Riley, Weaver
    Witnesses: Harry Harper; Mildred Taylor
    Married by Banns by Chas A. Whitehead, Vicar of Gt. Horton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 53, Entry 105
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Apr 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Thompson Cole - 29, Mine Worker, Bachelor, 1 Back Manchester Road Hapton nr. Burnley
Mary Broadley - 23, Winder, Spinster, 1 Cobden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas William Cole, Deceased, Plate-Layer
    Bride's Father: Frank Broadley, Deceased, Loomer
    Witnesses: J. H. Pilkington; Ivy Broadley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 53, Entry 106
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Apr 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Edward Daniel - 36, Lecturer, Bachelor, 2 Hall-leigh House Morden Surrey
Winifred Sagar - 26, Teacher, Spinster, Dean Top Simonstone nr. Burnley
    Groom's Father: John Daniel, Deceased, Colliery Supervisor
    Bride's Father: Samuel Sagar, Officer of Customs and Excise
    Witnesses: Milly Daniel; Samuel Sagar
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 54, Entry 107
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Apr 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Parkinson - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 23 Bridge St. Padiham
Nellie Dickinson - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 40 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Sidney Parkinson, Loom Overlooker
    Bride's Father: William Dickinson, Hardware Dealer
    Witnesses: Arthur Parkinson; Jessie Hopkins
    Married by Banns by L. Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 54, Entry 108
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Apr 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Crossley - 31 years, Master Painter, Bachelor, 46 Liverpool Road Burnley
Jennie Elizabeth Stevenson - 27 years, Spinster, 54 Milton Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Crossley, Master Painter (retired)
    Bride's Father: William Harley Stevenson, Insurance Agent
    Witnesses: Joseph Foster; Martha Ida Bridge
    Married by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Notes: [Minister provided no indication if marriage was by Banns or Licence]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 55, Entry 109
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 May 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Mark Kenyon - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, 41 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Alice Mary Phelan - 18, Domestic Service, Spinster, 64 S. Michael's Rd. Ditton Widnes
    Groom's Father: Edward Kenyon, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Phelan, J. C. J. Labourer
    Witnesses: Elizabeth Phelan; Edward Kenyon
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 55, Entry 110
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 May 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Smith - 26, Air Ministry Inspector, Bachelor, 1 Field St. Padiham
Cathleen Coady - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Morley St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Henry Smith, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Michael Coady, Deceased, Builder
    Witnesses: Lilian Coady; John King France
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Minister changed bride's name from Kathleen Codey to Cathleen Coadey, but she and
               a witness both signed their surnames Coady]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 56, Entry 111
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 31 May 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Metcalfe - 36 years, Bricklayer's Labourer, Bachelor, 2 Cobden Street Padiham
Sarah Taylor - 42 years, Winder, Spinster, 6 Victoria Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Metcalfe, Deceased, Spinner
    Bride's Father: William Taylor, Deceased, Carpenter
    Witnesses: William Taylor; J. Walton; Jennie Metcalfe
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell (Curate)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 56, Entry 112
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Jun 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Coates - 34, Farmer, Bachelor, Lane Farm Simonstone
Emily Alice Watson - 26, Domestic Service, Spinster, Tunistead Ave.Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Fred Coates, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Jack Watson, Weaver
    Witnesses: J. Chew; John Sewell Watson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 57, Entry 113
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Jun 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
David John Young - 18, Gardener, Bachelor, 6 Ingham St. Padiham
Marion Maud McGuire - 22, Baker, Spinster, 6 Ingham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William John Young, Coachman
    Bride's Father: James McGuire, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Harry Collison; Margaret Kelly
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Minister wrote bride's middle name as Maude, but she signed Maud]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 57, Entry 114
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jun 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Alan Murphy - 25, Police Constable, Bachelor, Roseheath Simonstone
Agnes Dorothy Fairway - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 108 Dwerr[y]house Lane Liverpool
    Groom's Father: John Charles Murphy, Tape Sizer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Fairway, Deceased, Polisher
    Witnesses: Roland Sagar; John Charles Murphy
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Minister wrote groom's address as 155 Sawley? Lane Liverpool, which he crossed out
               and replaced]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 58, Entry 115
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Jul 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Thomas Ormerod - 21, Brick-layer, Bachelor, 109 Lowerhouse Lane Burnley
Martha Sutcliffe - 18, Winder, Spinster, 18A Grove Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Ormerod, Brick-layer
    Bride's Father: Herbert Sutcliffe, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Bella Ormerod; James Rushworth
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 58, Entry 116
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Jul 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Francis Cecil Turner - 26, Heating and Ventilating Engineer, Bachelor, 9 Edward St. Blackburn
Elsie Leach - 29, Weaver, Spinster, 35 Park View Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frank Cecil Turner, Motor Engineer
    Bride's Father: William Leach, Weaver
    Witnesses: Margaret Leach; Ronald Turner
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 59, Entry 117
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Aug 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Gallagher - 21, Capstan Lathe Operator, Bachelor, 29 Ingham St. Padiham
Jennie Tillotson - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 180 Railway Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Daniel Thomas Gallagher, Deceased, Iron moulder
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Lorraine Tillotson, Munition Worker
    Witnesses: Wilfred Lorraine Tillotson; Sarah Ellen Gallagher
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 59, Entry 118
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Aug 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Adam George Anderson - 34, Police Sergeant, Bachelor, 16 Amersham Vale Deptford London S.E. 8
Winifred Noel Haworth - 28, Spinster, 38 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Anderson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Stanley Haworth, Munition Worker
    Witnesses: Jessie Barry; Richard Crompton
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 60, Entry 119
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Aug 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Webster Chisnall - 24, Leading Aircraft Man, Bachelor, 71 Ormerod Road Burnley
Marjorie Taylor - 25, Dress Maker, Spinster, 56 Gladstone Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Arthur Frederick Chisnall, Tobacconist
    Bride's Father: Harry Taylor, Mill Manager
    Witnesses: Charles John Chisnall; Kathleen Taylor
    Married by Licence by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 60, Entry 120
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Sep 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Seed - 26, Iron Moulder, Bachelor, 13 Cardwell Street Padiham
Annie Bibby - 23, Spinster, 3 Field Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Seed, Iron Moulder
    Bride's Father: John Bibby, Gas works Foreman
    Witnesses: Harry Starkie; John Bibby
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 61, Entry 121
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Sep 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Admiral Dewhurst - 34, Drawer-in, Bachelor, 15 Lawrence Street Padiham
Annie Tranter - 32, Spinster, 65 Milton Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Leonard Dewhurst, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Frederick Tranter, Pattern Moulder
    Witnesses: Fred Hoyland; Raley Tranter
    Married by Banns by Chas A. Whitehead, Vicar of Gt. Horton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 61, Entry 122
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Sep 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred Simpson - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, 55 Hapton Rd. Padiham
Gladys Parkinson - 22, Dressmaker, Spinster, 8 Stroyan St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Herbert Simpson, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Herbert Parkinson, Fish Fryer
    Witnesses: Herbert Parkinson; Herbert Simpson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 62, Entry 123
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Oct 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Smith - 22, Sergeant Obs? R. A. F., Bachelor, 1 Albert St. Padiham
Queenie Rigg - 20, Spinster, 1 Albert St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Smith, Deceased, Income Tax Collector
    Bride's Father: John Rigg, Gardener
    Witnesses: Maybel Bates; Dennis Smith
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 62, Entry 124
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Oct 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Russell Haworth - 21, Brick-layer, Bachelor, 11 Kay St. Padiham
Rachel Blezard - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 15 Herbert St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Haworth, Brick-layer
    Bride's Father: Harry Blezard, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Mitchell; Nancy Harrison
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 63, Entry 125
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Nov 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Gilbraith - 26, Fitter, Bachelor, 16 Washington St. Accrington
Madge Robinson - 21, Shop Manageress, Spinster, 24 Shuttleworth St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Gilbraith, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: John Henry Robinson, Decorator
    Witnesses: Robert Holgate; Mildred Taylor; John Hy. Robinson
    Married by Banns by L. Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 63, Entry 126
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Nov 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Malone - 23, Brick-layer, Bachelor, 26 Fairfield St. Accrington
Alice Whitham - 26, Munition Worker, Spinster, 23 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Malone, Deceased, Spinner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Whitham, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Sophia Uttley; Hugh G. Webster
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 64, Entry 127
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Nov 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Knowles - 25, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 10 Hapton Road Padiham
Mary Ellen Holland - 35, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Grove Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Garnett Knowles, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: James Holland, Engineer
    Witnesses: S. Whitham; James Holland
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 64, Entry 128
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Dec 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Mark Brindle - 34, Stoker P. O., Bachelor, 9 S. Anne's St. Padiham
Kathleen Lace - 27, Spinner, Spinster, 1 S. Anne's St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Brindle, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John Charles Lace, Amusement Caterer
    Witnesses: Thomas Lace; John Charles Lace
    Married by Licence by L. Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 65, Entry 129
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Dec 1941 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Crossley Ashworth - 21, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Eveson's Farm Simonstone
Gladys Winskill - 25, Poultry Farmer, Spinster, 11 Institute St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Crossley Ashworth, Civil Engineer
    Bride's Father: John Henry Winskill, Butcher
    Witnesses: Thomas Robinson; May Whalley
    Married by Licence by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 65, Entry 130
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Jan 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Moorhouse - 30, Overlooker, Bachelor, 42 Whalley Road Sabden
Annie Louvain Lord - 27, Munition Worker, Spinster, 23 Mill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Wellington Moorhouse, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Whitehead Lord, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Moorhouse; Jennie Lord
    Married by Licence by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 66, Entry 131
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jan 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Gordon Balfour - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, 26 Oat St. Padiham
Lily Newell - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 26 Oat St. Padiham
    Bride's Father: Abraham Newell, Plasterer's Labourer
    Witnesses: Fred Newell; Elizabeth Holland
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 66, Entry 132
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Feb 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edgar Metcalfe - 22, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 6 High Brake Terrace Huncoat
Muriel Chippendale - 23, Ministry of Food, Spinster, 7 Beech St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Metcalfe, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Green Marshall Chippendale, Labourer
    Witnesses: John William Metcalfe; Gladys Chippendale
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 67, Entry 133
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Feb 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Whitehead - 24, Sergeant Dispenser, Bachelor, Glengarry Simonstone nr. Padiham
Edna Walsh - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 18 Marlborough Rd. Southport
    Groom's Father: Thomas Tomlinson Whitehead, School master
    Bride's Father: Walter Walsh, Railway Superintendent
    Witnesses: E. J. Whitehead; W. Walsh
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 67, Entry 134
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Feb 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Steven Ainsworth - 23, Farmer, Bachelor, Hargrove Farm Padiham
Annie Scott Crossley - 23, Farmer, Spinster, Hargrove Farm Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Ainsworth, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Herbert Crossley, Farmer
    Witnesses: George Law; Herbert Crossley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 68, Entry 135
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Mar 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Charles Bright - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, 18 Cedar St. Burnley
Muriel Rawson - 20, Telephonist, Spinster, 12 Norfolk Ave. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Charles Bright, Deceased, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Rawson, Clerk
    Witnesses: Ernest Bright; Wilfred Rawson
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell, Priest in charge of S. Catherine, Burnley
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 68, Entry 136
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Apr 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Pilkington - 23, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 93 Whalley Road Sabden
Doris Oates - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Hirst St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Ernest Pilkington, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Henry Oates, Labourer
    Witnesses: Robert Pilkington; Hilda Butler
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 69, Entry 137
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Apr 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Lewis Mellows - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 9 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Evelyn Riley - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Ernest Mellows, Transport Driver
    Bride's Father: Harry Riley, Foreman Builder
    Witnesses: H. Riley; A. Riley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 69, Entry 138
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 May 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Arthur Fifield - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 1 Queen St. Padiham
Amy Hillam - 21, Munition Worker, Spinster, 18 Whytham St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Fred Fifield, Deceased, Gas Manager
    Bride's Father: Oswald Hillam, Stone Mason
    Witnesses: Jonathan Pemberton; Clara Dowson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 70, Entry 139
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 May 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Edward Heys - 20, Miner, Bachelor, 25 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Mary Hargreaves - 20, Munition Worker, Spinster, 2 Queens Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Heys, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Jack Hargreaves, Deceased, Overlooker
    Witnesses: William H. Taylor; Esther Alice Hargreaves
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 70, Entry 140
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 May 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Kitchin - 35, Police Constable, Bachelor, 34 Station Road Padiham
Kathleen Taylor - 24, Confectioner, Spinster, 56 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Kitchin, Deceased, Cotton Spinner
    Bride's Father: Harry Taylor, Mill Manager
    Witnesses: Ernest Mackey; Mildred Taylor
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 71, Entry 141
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Jul 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Banister - 21, Milling Machinist, Bachelor, 41 Dorset St. Burnley
Margaret Elizabeth Mort - 23, Winder, Spinster, 34 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Banister, Machinist
    Bride's Father: Arnold Mort, Miner
    Witnesses: Stanley Lott; Sylvia May Mort
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 71, Entry 142
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Jul 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Montgomery Campbell - 24, Grinder, Bachelor, 1 Barley Street Padiham
Alice Dust - 24, Munition Worker, Spinster, 1 Barley Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Campbell, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: James Dust, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Dust; Herbert Warren; Elsie K. Dust
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 72, Entry 143
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Aug 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Hodgeon - 42, Capstan Operator, Widower, 44 Milton St. Padiham
Ada Haworth - 46, Weaver, Spinster, 47 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hodgeon
    Bride's Father: John Haworth, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Annie Fishwick; Milton Brotherton
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 72, Entry 144
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Sep 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Landers Ellis - 21, Railway Fireman, Bachelor, 45 Owen St. Burnley
Irene Pilkington - 22, Winder, Spinster, 5 John O'Gaunt St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frank William Ellis, Railway Fireman
    Bride's Father: Henry Pilkington, Lorry Driver
    Witnesses: Rennie Wilson Bullock; Annie Coffey
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 73, Entry 145
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Sep 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Peter Harrison - 20, Draper, Bachelor, 47 Pimlico Road Clitheroe
Nora Pollard - 26, Shop Manager, Spinster, Rose Lea Scott Avenue Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Peter Harrison, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Arnold Pollard, Taper
    Witnesses: W. R. Harrison; Alice Pollard
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 73, Entry 146
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Sep 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Reginald Steel - 32, Agricultural Mechanic, Bachelor, Trapp House Padiham
Maggie Broadley - Firewoman, Spinster, 7 Ribble Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph James Steel, Farm Bailiff
    Bride's Father: James Robert Broadley, Club Steward
    Witnesses: James Robert Broadley; Joseph James Steel
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Notes: [Bride's age not provided]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 74, Entry 147
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Bailey - 23, Soldier, Bachelor, 13 Waddington Rd. Clitheroe
Marjorie Rotherham - 19, Bank Clerk, Spinster, 4 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Wilkinson Bailey
    Bride's Father: George Ernest Rotherham, Confectionary Manufacturer
    Witnesses: W. Cook; G. E. Rotherham
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 74, Entry 148
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Brown - 20, Pit Labourer, Bachelor, 83 Thompson St. Padiham
Irene Anderson - 20, Waitress, Spinster, 21 S. Anne's St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Brown, Cotton Weaver
    Bride's Father: Tom Anderson, File Cutter
    Witnesses: George Harvey; Marjorie Harvey
    Married by Banns by L. Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 75, Entry 149
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Horace Arthur Braine - 28, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, c/o Ilfracombe Hotel Ilfracombe
Agnes Jean Low - 20, Civil Servant, Spinster, 22 Green Close Rd. Ilfracombe
    Groom's Father: Arthur Braine, Sheet Metal Worker
    Bride's Father: William Low, Engineer
    Witnesses: Charles George Sterne; William Low
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 75, Entry 150
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Atkinson - 32, Moulder, Widower, 14 Quarry St. Padiham
Annie Hutchinson - 29, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 12 Quarry St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Atkinson, Moulder
    Bride's Father: Edmund Emmanuel Maun Hutchinson, Deceased, Bus Conductor
    Witnesses: Albert Atkinson; Rose Roper
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 76, Entry 151
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Thomas Taylor - 67, Club Steward, Widower, 8 Church St. Padiham
Maria Fort - 59, Card Room Worker, Widow, 1 Henthorne St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Taylor, Deceased, Stone Mason
    Bride's Father: Henry Duckworth, Deceased, Carter
    Witnesses: Ada Lambert; Harold Taylor
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 76, Entry 152
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Buller - 21, Turner, Bachelor, 30 Rutland St. Accrington
Lilian Starkie - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 2 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Buller, Capstan Setter
    Bride's Father: William Starkie, Deceased, Photographer
    Witnesses: A. Coffey; W. Buller
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 77, Entry 153
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 31 Oct 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Eric Whitehead Rimmer - 20, Sailor, Bachelor, 4 Buckingham Terrace Simonstone
Irene Seddon - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 850 Padiham Rd. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Thomas David Rimmer, Corporation Water-man
    Bride's Father: Peter Seddon, Roadman
    Witnesses: Peter Seddon; George Thurstone
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 77, Entry 154
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Dec 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Vincent Naylor - 27, Sailor, Bachelor, Duke of Wellington Abbey St. Accrington
Ethel Drinkwater - 20, Bristol Aircraft Worker, Spinster, Clough Lane Simonstone
    Bride's Father: Herbert Drinkwater, Collier
    Witnesses: Sydney Clanford; Edna Walsh
    Married by Licence by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 78, Entry 155
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Dec 1942 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Francis Pickles - 27, Cotton Manufacturer, Bachelor, 309 Padiham Road Burnley
Mary Dean - 21, Nurse, Spinster, Buckingham Lane Simonstone nr. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Robert Pickles, Cotton Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: Alfred Dean, Cotton Manufacturer
    Witnesses: Alfred Dean; Arthur Pickles
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 78, Entry 156
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jan 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Broadley - 19, Aircraftman R. A. F., Bachelor, 7 Ribble St. Padiham
Agnes Black - 21, Fitter, Spinster, 42 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Robert Broadley, Club Steward
    Bride's Father: Alexander Black, Deceased, General Labourer
    Witnesses: James Black; Ernest Broadley
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 79, Entry 157
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Feb 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Wilkinson - 30, Agricultural Worker, Bachelor, Priddy Bank Farm Padiham
Bess Proctor - 32, Spinster, Priddy Bank Farm Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Wilkinson, Mill Manager
    Bride's Father: William Proctor, Farmer
    Witnesses: Stanley Birtwell; William Proctor
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 79, Entry 158
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Mar 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Walton Scholfield - 19, Assistant Manager, Bachelor, 8 Vicarage Drive Padiham
Peggy Aspinall - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 1 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Scholfield, Director and Manager
    Bride's Father: John Aspinall, Book-Keeper
    Witnesses: John Aspinall; William Scolfield
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 80, Entry 159
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Apr 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Starkie - 31, Soldier, Bachelor, 83 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
Jenny Hamer - 27, Designer, Spinster, 130 Briercliffe Rd. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Richard Starkie
    Bride's Father: Herbert Hamer, Mill-Wright
    Witnesses: Mrs Jennie Hamer; Henry Starkie
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 80, Entry 160
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Apr 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Waterhouse - 25, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 3 John O'Gaunt St. Padiham
Nora Pilkington - 26, Packer, Spinster, 13 Parish St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Waterhouse, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Edward Pilkington, Miner
    Witnesses: Thomas Altham; Margaret Astin
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 81, Entry 161
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Apr 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Wilfred Hardacre - 33, Mixer, Bachelor, 63 Garden St. Padiham
Florrie Smith - 43, Weaver, Widow, 17 Cliffe Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hardacre, Winder's labourer
    Bride's Father: Jack Richmond
    Witnesses: H. Richmond; H. Hardacre
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 81, Entry 162
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Apr 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Ratcliffe - 35, Asbestos worker, Bachelor, 82 Lancaster Road Farnworth Widnes
Elizabeth Alice Pearce - 27, Spinner, Spinster, 30 Alma St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Ratcliffe, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Fielder Pearce, Cotton Weaver
    Witnesses: Thomas Alfred Pearce; Annie Cartwright
    Married by Licence by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 82, Entry 163
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 May 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Reginald Francis Drew - 25, Airman, Bachelor, Homestead Leigh Rd. Wimborne
Edna Duxbury - 28, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 130 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Reginald Leslie Drew, Steam Roller Driver
    Bride's Father: William Duxbury, Weaver
    Witnesses: Allan Duxbury; Doris Duxbury
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 82, Entry 164
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 May 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Denis Charles Cartledge - 19, Gunner R. A. F., Bachelor, 11 York Street Whitefield
Lily Bullen - 21, Clerk A.T.S., Spinster, 32 Beech St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Cartledge, Charge-Hand Printer
    Bride's Father: John Bullen, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Hy. Bullen; Henry Cartledge
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 83, Entry 165
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Jun 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Francis Gordon Burrage - 24, Aero-engine inspector, Bachelor, 195 Queen's Road West Accrington
Mildred Taylor - 23, Aero engine inspector, Spinster, 56 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frank Gordon Burrage, Army
    Bride's Father: Harry Taylor, Cotton-mill Manager
    Witnesses: Bernard Joseph Shiels; Kathleen Kitchin
    Married by Banns by John Thomas Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 83, Entry 166
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Jun 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Dooley - 22, Machine Setter, Bachelor, 39 King St. Accrington
Edna Walsh - 23, Machine Operator, Spinster, 5 Clough Lane Simonstone
    Groom's Father: John Dooley, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Joseph Walsh, Miner
    Witnesses: Robert Dooley; Ethel Taylor
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 84, Entry 167
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Jul 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Norman Smith - 21, Sergeant R. A. F., Bachelor, 40 Spenser St. Padiham
Jennie Hammell - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 55 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Smith, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Hammell, Sheet Metal Worker
    Witnesses: Irene Hirst; William Walne
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's signature corrected from Jennie Smith to Jennie Hammell, and initialled
               by vicar]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 84, Entry 168
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Horace Boardman - 27, Clerk, Bachelor, Straights [sic] Lane Read Padiham
Sarah Todd - 35, Spinster, Highcroft Sabden Rd.
    Groom's Father: Colin Boardman, Painter
    Bride's Father: Richard Todd
    Witnesses: Raymond Bennett; Richard Todd
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 85, Entry 169
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Jul 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Nightingale - 25, Private, Bachelor, No. 1 Transport Corp. Royal Canadian Army Service Corp. Britain
Irene Leonora Pilkington - 22, Etcher, Spinster, 32 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Nightingale, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John William Pilkington, Labourer
    Witnesses: John William Pilkington; Albert Winter
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 85, Entry 170
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 31 Jul 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Lawrence Duckworth - 22, R. A. F., Bachelor, 21 East St. Read
Mary Shackleton - 21, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 13 Dryden St. Padiham
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Shackleton, Over-looker
    Witnesses: Richard Tattersall; Irene Tattersall
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 86, Entry 171
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Aug 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Eric Fernley Norris - 20, Sub Lt R. ? ? R., Bachelor, 5 Arthur St. Great Harwood
Irene Heney - 20, Nurse, Spinster, 21 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred Fernley Norris, Cost Clerk
    Bride's Father: John Heney, Deceased, Shop Proprietor
    Witnesses: Alfred Fernley Norris; Edna Pate
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 86, Entry 172
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Aug 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Holt Sumner - 32, Auctioneer, Bachelor, Thurstone nr. Bury St. Edmunds
Mary Wadeson - 27, Shop-Owner, Spinster, 30 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Sumner, Industrial Welfare Officer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wadeson, Deceased, Mill Manager
    Witnesses: Annie Wadeson; Harold Williams
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 87, Entry 173
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Sep 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Turner - 42, Publican, Widower, The Flying Dutchman Padiham
Ethel Quinn - 43, Widow, 10 Beech St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Turner, Deceased, Machine Printer
    Bride's Father: John Pollard Tillotson, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: G. Holcroft; G. Holcroft
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 87, Entry 174
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Sep 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Taylor Baker - 28 yrs., H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 91 Spring St. Greenacres Oldham
Mary Frances Smith - 20 yrs., Bra's Maker, Spinster, Simonstone Hotel Simonstone Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Baker, Laundryman
    Bride's Father: Sidney Smith, Hotel Keeper
    Witnesses: William Robert Hillier McKno; Elizabeth Smith
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Notes: [Exceptionally, bride's name and details written before groom's. Transcribed in usual
               order, groom first]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 88, Entry 175
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Oct 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Sutcliffe - 28, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 4 Abbey St. Burnley
Dorothy Bird - 22, Storekeeper, Spinster, 24 Blackburn Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Sutcliffe, Cotton weaver (retired)
    Bride's Father: Jesse Wilfred Bird, Electro Plater
    Witnesses: James Sutcliffe; Ronald P. Bird
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Notes: [Groom's name written by minister as John Jack James, but the name John is crossed out]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 88, Entry 176
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Oct 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Holmes - 22, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 235 Willow Lane Lancaster
Phyllis Bulcock - 19, Winder, Spinster, 42 Albert St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Holmes, Rigger
    Bride's Father: Alfred Bulcock, Tackler
    Witnesses: George William Pimm; Edith Bulcock
    Married by Banns by Leonard Morley, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 89, Entry 177
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Nov 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William McDuff Kenyon - 23, Semi-skilled Fitter + Turner, Bachelor, 1 Pitt St. Padiham. Habergham Parish.
Irene Whittle - 20, Wages and Costings Clerk, Spinster, 17 Melbourne St. Padiham. Electoral Roll of Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Kenyon, Clerk. Storekeeper.
    Bride's Father: Arnold Whittle, Loom Overlooker
    Witnesses: Sydney Whittle; Arnold Whittle
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 89, Entry 178
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Nov 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Briggs - 22, Sailor, Bachelor, 12 Cemetery Rd. Padiham
Ethel Hargreaves - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 16 Spenser St. Padiham. Parish of All Saints Habergham
    Groom's Father: Edward Briggs, Traveller
    Bride's Father: Stephen Hargreaves, Fitter & Turner
    Witnesses: James Richard Johnston; Stephen Hargreaves
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 90, Entry 179
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Nov 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Robinson - 27, Stoker P.O Royal Navy, Bachelor, 2a Shuttleworth St. Padiham
Constance Marie Thompson - 21, W. R. A. F., Spinster, 65 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Henry Robinson, Painter
    Bride's Father: James Thompson, Railway Employee
    Witnesses: George Gilbraith; James Thompson; John H. Robinson
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 90, Entry 180
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Dec 1943 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George William Dowthwaite - 22, Electricity Linesman, Bachelor, 61 Church St. Padiham
Harriet Lewis - 29, Supervisor A. T. S., Spinster, 61 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Dowthwaite, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Harry Dransfield Lewis, Signwriter
    Witnesses: Eveline Anna Lewis; James Clark
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 91, Entry 181
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Jan 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Hayhurst - 22, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 63 South Alfred St. Lancaster
Elsie Hayhurst - 20, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 25 Field St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Hayhurst, Linoleum Worker
    Bride's Father: Frank Hayhurst, Agricultural Worker
    Witnesses: George Knowles; Frank Hayhurst
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 91, Entry 182
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Jan 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Greenall - 21, A .B. R.N., Bachelor, 8 Pendle St. Padiham
Ruth Amelia Crook - 22, Munition Worker, Spinster, 19 S. Anne St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John William Greenall, Cotton Weaver
    Bride's Father: Richard Crook, Gas Worker
    Witnesses: John William Greenall; Elizabeth Crook
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 92, Entry 183
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Jan 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ronald Samuel McGeorge - 30, Captain in Army, Bachelor, Anstruther St. Law Lanarkshire
Beatrice Lloyd Wilkinson - 28, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 3 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas McGeorge, Chemist
    Bride's Father: William Wilkinson, Butcher
    Witnesses: William C. Hope; Eleanor Thompson
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 92, Entry 184
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Mar 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Gee - 56, Dataller, Widower, 37 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Florence Abigail Marsden - 49, Canteen Cashier, Spinster, 34 Hillary St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: John Gee, Deceased, Plasterer
    Bride's Father: Jacob Marsden, Deceased, Cashier
    Witnesses: John Gee; Beatrice Alyce E. Marsden
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 93, Entry 185
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Mar 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alan Bottoms - 20, Stoker Royal Navy, Bachelor, 72 Garden St. Padiham
Irene Eleanor Hargreaves - 19, Welder, Spinster, 24 Scott St. Cheapside nr. Burnley
    Bride's Father: John Hargreaves, Labourer
    Witnesses: Norman Mason; Geoffrey Bottoms
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 93, Entry 186
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Shorrock Miller - 23, Gas Fitter, Bachelor, 13 Rycliffe St. Padiham
May Gosland - 22, Munitions, Spinster, 15 Suffolk Ave. Habergham
    Groom's Father: Richard Miller, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Albert Gosland, Gas Fitter
    Witnesses: Albert P. Gosland; A. Jackson
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 94, Entry 187
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Apr 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Allan Watson - 23, Cinema Operator, Bachelor, 9 Clitheroe St. Padiham
Marjorie Margaret Entwistle - 22, Canteen Worker, Spinster, 52 Tabor St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: John Watson, Light Transport
    Bride's Father: Herbert Entwistle, Fitter
    Witnesses: Thomas Douglas Houghton; Doris Harrison
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 94, Entry 188
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Apr 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Calvert - 22, R. A. F., Bachelor, 17 Stonemoor Bottom Padiham
Alice Holt - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 61 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jesse Calvert, Bus Driver
    Bride's Father: Joseph Holt, Miner
    Witnesses: William Rycroft; Joseph Holt
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 95, Entry 189
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Apr 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Porter - 30, General Labourer, Bachelor, 42 Adamson St. Padiham
Vera Smith - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 39 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Benjamin Porter, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: David Stephen Smith, Moulder
    Witnesses: William Porter; Gladys Hodgeon; D. S. Smith
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 95, Entry 190
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Apr 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frederick Wagner - 35, Engineer, Bachelor, 34 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
Beatrice May Harris - 33, Nurse, Spinster, 109 Accrington Rd. Burnley
    Groom's Father: William Wagner, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Hardy Harris, Doctor (retired)
    Witnesses: P. Wagner; H. M. Sturdy
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 96, Entry 191
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Apr 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Bennie - 27, Labourer, Bachelor, 30 Warwick Drive Padiham
Joan Yates - 20, Aircraft Factory Worker, Spinster, 43 Mytton St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Bennie, Warehouse Manager
    Bride's Father: William Yates, Soldier
    Witnesses: George Studholme; Richard Wilkinson; Thomas Chadwick
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 96, Entry 192
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 May 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Handel Exton - 34, Labourer, Bachelor, 11 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Kalasrade Nightingale - 21, Doffer, Spinster, 9 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Oliver Exton, Deceased, Quarryman
    Bride's Father: Herbert Nightingale, Labourer
    Witnesses: Herbert Nightingale; John Exton
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 97, Entry 193
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 May 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Leslie Smith - 21, Metal Spinner, Bachelor, 38 Harold St. Bolton
Mabel Stewart - 22, Truck Driver, Spinster, 74 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Smith, Tram Driver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Finlay Stewart, Moulder
    Witnesses: Thomas Finlay Stewart; Esther Stewart
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 97, Entry 194
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Jun 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Bradshaw - 21, Sailor, Bachelor, 4 Partridge Hill St. Padiham
Eunice Robinson - 20, Assistant Radiographer, Spinster, 65 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Bradshaw, Colliery Fireman
    Bride's Father: Ralph Robert Harrison, Soldier
    Witnesses: Joseph Harrison; Thomas Bradshaw
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 98, Entry 195
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jun 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Leslie Nutter Marshall - 20, Clerk (R & B), Bachelor, 95 Whalley Road Sabden
Betty Todd - 18, Farm Worker, Spinster, High House Farm Northtown
    Groom's Father: William Edward Marshall, Deceased, Coal Dealer
    Bride's Father: William Todd, Farmer
    Witnesses: A. C. Marshall; William Todd
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 98, Entry 196
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jun 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Bibby - 29, Soldier, Bachelor, 3 Field St. Padiham
Leah Bryce - 21, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 3 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Bibby, Gas Works Foreman
    Bride's Father: William Bryce, Aircraft Worker
    Witnesses: William Bryce; John Bibby
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 99, Entry 197
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Jul 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Stanley Hill - 26, Soldier R & B, Bachelor, 173 Primrose Hill Blackwell Derbyshire
Mary Alice Ralph - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 15 S. Leonard St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Lawrence Hill, Miner
    Bride's Father: William Ralph, Weaver & Inspector
    Witnesses: May Blezard; John Thomas Clarkson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 99, Entry 198
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Aug 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Robinson - 24, P. O. Waiter R. N., Bachelor, 9 Park View Padiham
Margaret Fielding - 24, Nurse, Spinster, 10 Spenser St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harry Robinson, Shop Foreman
    Bride's Father: Edward Fielding, Masseur
    Witnesses: Edward Fielding; H. Robinson; A. Robinson
    Married by Banns by Eric Rothwell, Curate of Holy Trinity, Blackpool
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 100, Entry 199
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Sep 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Monk - 21, Cabinet maker (soldier), Bachelor, 11 Chapel Walk Padiham
Jenny Charnley - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Wesley St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: General Whitehead Monk, Scavenger
    Bride's Father: John Charnley, L-S & S Loco-Fireman
    Witnesses: John Charnley; G. W. Monk
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 100, Entry 200
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Sep 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alban Alfred Dooling - 26, Surface Fitter, Bachelor, 50 Railway Terrace Padiham
Eileen Eccleston - 21, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 2 Mt. Pleasant Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alban Dooling, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Eccleston, Petroleum Depot Hand
    Witnesses: Eleanor Darwin; Frederick Telford
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 101, Entry 201
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Sep 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Ratcliffe - 24, Soldier, Bachelor, 59 Milton St. Padiham
Annie Hayhurst - 23, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 25 Field St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Dixon Ratcliffe, Shingle-Setter
    Bride's Father: Frank Hayhurst, Agricultural Worker
    Witnesses: Frank Hayhurst; Martha Ratcliffe
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 101, Entry 202
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Oct 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Bulcock - 22, Moulder, Bachelor, 6 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Winifred Tootle - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 111 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Bulcock, Deceased, Loom Overlooker
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Tootle, Stoker
    Witnesses: John Thomas Tootle; Walter Smithes Hitchon
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 102, Entry 203
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Oct 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Herbert Hart - 26, S. Skilled Fitter, Bachelor, 31 Station Rd. Padiham
Eileen Ada Harvey - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 58 Station Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Wilfred Hart, Deceased, Motor Mechanic
    Bride's Father: Ernest Percy Harvey, Sergeant (Army)
    Witnesses: Ernest Percy Harvey; James Hart
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 102, Entry 204
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Oct 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Dodgeon - 21, Sailor, Bachelor, 8 Railway Terrace Padiham
Jean Anderson - 20, Waitress, Spinster, 21 S. Anne's St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Harry Dodgeon, General Labourer
    Bride's Father: Tom Anderson, Deceased, Grinder
    Witnesses: George Harvey; E. Dodgeon; Marjorie Harvey
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 103, Entry 205
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Oct 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Graham - 20, Miner, Bachelor, 23 Mytton Terrace Padiham
Maud Pringle - 17, Doffer, Spinster, 34 James St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Graham, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Pringle, Labourer
    Witnesses: Herbert Pringle; Harry Archer
    Married by Banns by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 103, Entry 206
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Oct 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Bolton - 21, L. A. C. R. A. F.. (Coach Painter), Bachelor, 45 Jowett St. Burnley
Alice Pollard - 25, Silk Room Supervisor, Spinster, Rose Lea Scott Avenue Simonstone nr. Burnley
    Groom's Father: John Bolton, Working Brewer
    Bride's Father: Arnold Pollard, Taper
    Witnesses: Arnold Pollard; J. Bolton
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 104, Entry 207
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Nov 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Jones-Hirst - 21, Srgt. R. & B. (Student), Bachelor, 11 S. Leonard St. Padiham
Margaret Parker - 23, L. A. C. W. R. A. F. Actress, Spinster, 11 S. Leonard St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Basil Jones-Hirst, Professor
    Bride's Father: Arthur Parker, Driver
    Witnesses: Germaine Jones-Hirst; Arthur Parker
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 104, Entry 208
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Nov 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Milton Pate - 30, Sick Berth Attendant R. N., Bachelor, 3 Rycliffe St. Padiham
Eveline Gertrude Waddington - 29, Weaver, Spinster, 1 Villiers St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Pate, Deceased, Power Loom Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Herbert Waddington, Labourer
    Witnesses: Alice Preston; Arthur Parkinson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [Minister wrote bride's name incorrectly as Gertrude Smedley?, crossed it out and
               rewrote it]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 105, Entry 209
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Nov 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Hart - 21, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 34 Station Road Padiham
Nora Clark - 19, A. T. S., Spinster, 14 Dial St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Wilfred Hart, Deceased, Motor Mechanic
    Bride's Father: Arthur Clark, Labourer
    Witnesses: Arthur Clark; Bertha Hart
    Married by Licence by John T. Pendleton, Curate
    Notes: [Minister wrote bride's name as Norah, but she signed Nora]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 105, Entry 210
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Dec 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Woodruff - 43, Soldier, Bachelor, 27 Field St. Padiham
Gladys Knowles - 30, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Field St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Woodruff, Tape Sizer
    Bride's Father: George Knowles, Deceased, Police Constable
    Witnesses: May Dean; Ernest Dodgeon
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 106, Entry 211
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Dec 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Clayton - 24, Seaman, Bachelor, 40 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Ellen Graham - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 28 Stockbridge Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Clayton, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Spencer Graham, Overlooker
    Witnesses: Arthur Ward Clayton; Madge Rigby
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 106, Entry 212
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Dec 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Roland Whittaker - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, 1 Castle Street Hapton
Alice Massey - 25, Daily Maid, Spinster, 5 Cliff Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Whittaker, Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Robert Kay Massey, Taper
    Witnesses: Allan Whittaker; Robert Kay Massey
    Married by Banns by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 107, Entry 213
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Dec 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John James Pollard - 67, Loom Sweeper, Widower, 21 Garden St. Padiham
Mary Alice Hoole - 64, Widow, 7 Cliff St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Pollard, Deceased, Stone Mason
    Witnesses: Mary Jane Massey; Ezra Barritt
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [Bride's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 107, Entry 214
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Dec 1944 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Donald Hedgeland - 22, Sgt. R. A. M. C., Bachelor, 160 Locksway Rd. Southsea
Edna Pate - 23, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 4 Green St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Reginald John Hedgeland, W. R. ? ?/Bg. Ret.
    Bride's Father: Wilfred Pate, Bdr Ret
    Witnesses: Joseph Harrison; Mary Wiseman
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 108, Entry 215
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jan 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Gibson - 20, Leading Motor Mechanic R/N, Bachelor, Bridge End Billington Whalley
Sylvia May Mort - 26, Munition Worker, Spinster, 34 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Wilkinson Gibson, Deceased, Plate-Layer
    Bride's Father: Arnold Mort, Collier
    Witnesses: Arnold Mort; Eileen Mort
    Married by Banns by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 108, Entry 216
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Feb 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Bain Robinson - 21, Watch & Clock Repairer, Bachelor, 163 Casterton Avenue Burnley
Amy Bright - 25, Cinema Projectionist, Spinster, 11 Princess Street Burnley
    Groom's Father: Herbert Robinson, Foreman Coach-painter
    Bride's Father: William Charles Bright, Deceased
    Witnesses: Allan Watson; Muriel Bright
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 109, Entry 217
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Howarth - 25, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 37 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Margaret Astin - 22, Munition Worker, Spinster, 16 Rutland Place Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Howarth, Iron Moulder
    Bride's Father: Thomas Astin, Railway Porter
    Witnesses: John Charles Howarth; Alice Lofthouse
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 109, Entry 218
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Roy James Bartlett - 24, Electro Plater, Bachelor, 25 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Edna May Heys - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred James Bartlett, Florist
    Bride's Father: Edward Heys, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Edward Heys; Alice Heys
    Married by Banns by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Notes: (1) C.I.R. [four times in margin. Minister wrote groom's name incorrectly as Bartless,
               crossed it out and wrote Bartlett. Also put occupations in wrong column and crossed
               them out]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 110, Entry 219
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Howarth - 21, Painter & Decorator (Sailor), Bachelor, Beaumont Barrowford Rd. Higham
Phyllis Shorrock - 20, Baker, Spinster, 79 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William James Howarth, Cotton Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Henry Shorrock, Master Baker
    Witnesses: Henry Shorrock; William James Howorth
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [Minister wrote groom's name as Howarth, but both groom and witness signed Howorth]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 110, Entry 220
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Parkinson - 29, Loom Overlooker, Bachelor, 23 Bridge St. Padiham
Irene Thompson - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Moor St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Sydney Parkinson, Loom Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Albert Thompson, Coal Dealer
    Witnesses: R. Parkinson; Albert Thompson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 111, Entry 221
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Dooley - 21, Engineer, Bachelor, 39 King St. Accrington
Irene Edmundson - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 4 Manchester Road Hapton
    Groom's Father: John Dooley, Pipe Fitter
    Bride's Father: Joseph Edmundson, Licensed Victualler
    Witnesses: John Dooley; Edna Shaw
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 111, Entry 222
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Leslie Eustace Walker - 25, Builder, Bachelor, Paint Works Whalley
Joan Wilkinson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 12 Norfolk Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Samuel Walker, Naval Armourer
    Bride's Father: James Wilkinson, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Wilkinson; Mary Jane Gilbert
    Married by Licence by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 112, Entry 223
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Gordon Steward Metcalfe - 27, Stoker P/O R. N., Bachelor, 41 S. Annes St. Padiham
Cissie Spokes - 20, W. R. V. S., Spinster, 50 Lottbridge Drive Hampden Park Eastbourne
    Groom's Father: John William Metcalfe, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: Bernard Wilkinson Spokes, Shoe Maker
    Witnesses: William Haworth; Charles Ford
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [Minister wrote groom's middle name as Stewart, but groom signed Steward]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 112, Entry 224
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Mar 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Holt - 27, Labourer, Widower, 20 Levant St. Padiham
Sarah Worrall - 26, Inspector Aircraft Works, Widow, 2 John O'Gaunt St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Henry Holt, Colliery Surface Worker
    Bride's Father: John Henry Threlfall, Marine Store Dealer
    Witnesses: Arthur Holt; Ellen Freeman Burton
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 113, Entry 225
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Apr 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Dewar Brand - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 223 Hilltown Dundee
Alice Riley - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 2 Ruskin Grove Hapton
    Groom's Father: James Brand, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Henry Riley, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Hummell Reynolds; Henry Riley
    Married by Licence by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 113, Entry 226
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Apr 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Blackburn Mitchell - 32, Weaver (Soldier), Bachelor, 1 Cliff St. Padiham
Irene Sharples - 29, Aircraft Factory Worker, Spinster, 2 Mill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Henry Mitchell, Deceased, Carter
    Bride's Father: Thomas Hammond Sharples, Aircraft Factory Worker, Publican
    Witnesses: Lucy Sharples; Ellen Mitchell
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 114, Entry 227
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Apr 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Denson - 20, Army, Bachelor, 18 Quarry Street Padiham
Edith Fort - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 46 Wordsworth Street Hapton
    Groom's Father: Frederick Denson, Joiner
    Bride's Father: Norman Fort, Chemical Labourer
    Witnesses: Walter Canfor Denson; Elsie Jane Sagar
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 114, Entry 228
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 May 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Hope - 20, Miner, Bachelor, 7 Bayley Street Clayton-le-Moors
Catherine Hughes - 22, Spinster, 41 Green Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Hope, Gardener
    Bride's Father: Cain Hughes, Post-Man
    Witnesses: Cain Hughes; Edith Annie Hartley
    Married by Banns by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Notes: (1) C.I.R. [in margin, referring to where minister changed bride's father's surname
               from Hope to Hughes]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 115, Entry 229
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 May 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Whitwell - 23, Agricultural Worker, Bachelor, White Farm Sabden
Vera Bradburn - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 6 Abingdon Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Whitwell, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Richard Bradburn, Weaver
    Witnesses: George Whitwell; Phyllis Bradburn
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 115, Entry 230
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 May 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Kenyon - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 41 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Olive Smith - 23, Winder, Spinster, 63 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Kenyon, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: James Anderton, Stoker
    Witnesses: Mark Kenyon; James Anderton
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Notes: (1) C.E.R. [in margin, referring to where another minister changed bride's father's
               surname from Smith to Anderton]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 116, Entry 231
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 May 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ronald William Douglas Durrant - 18, Gunner, Bachelor, 3 Walnut Tree Road Brentford
Agnes Newsholme - 23, Cook (A. T. C.), Spinster, Fenny Fold Farm Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Edgar Durrant, Builder
    Bride's Father: Stephen Thomas Newsholme, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Robert Middleton; Margaret Law. Bradley
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 116, Entry 232
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 May 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Mieczyswouv Sapita - 30, L. H. C., Bachelor, 142 Railway Terrace Padiham
Peggy Bowyer - 23, Cook (A. T. C.), Spinster, 1 Oat Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Sapita, Deceased, Railway Man
    Bride's Father: Robert Bowyer, Night Watchman
    Witnesses: Bertie Crompton; Joan Evelyn Foster
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Notes: [Groom signed name as Sapeta Mieczyswow. Minister wrote his name as Mieczyswov Sapita]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 117, Entry 233
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Jun 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Tom Harper - 25, A.Q.M.S. R.E.M.E, Bachelor, Laurel Bank Sabden Road Padiham
Louisa Porter - 23, Winder, Spinster, 37 Hambledon St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Harper, Engineer
    Bride's Father: George Gilbert Porter, Miner
    Witnesses: J. Harper; G. G. Porter
    Married by Banns by Chas A. Whitehead, Vicar of Gt. Horton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 117, Entry 234
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Jun 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Crossley - 28, Foundry Worker (Soldier), Bachelor, 34 Wordsworth St. Burnley
Mary Ann Barker - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 18 S. Leonard St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Henry Crossley, Care-taker
    Bride's Father: Edmund Barker, Care-taker
    Witnesses: David G. Anderson; Edmund Barker
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 118, Entry 235
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Jun 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Barker - 26, Soldier, Bachelor, 2 Havelock Street Padiham
Clara Dust - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 4 Mary Street Rishton
    Groom's Father: John James Barker, Furnace Man
    Bride's Father: James Dust, Club Steward
    Witnesses: Harold Barker; James Dust
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Notes: 1 JRW [in margin, re. minister changing wedding date from 24th to 23rd]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 118, Entry 236
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Jun 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edmund Chippendale - 19, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 20 Lowerhouse Fold Burnley
Margaret Johnson - 18, Munition Worker, Spinster, 3 Thompson Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harry Chippendale, Chemical Worker
    Bride's Father: Francis Edmund Johnson, Journey Man Butcher
    Witnesses: James Holt; George Harold Mansfield
    Married by Banns by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 119, Entry 237
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Jul 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Clough - 23, Lance-Corporal East Lancs Regt., Bachelor, 78 Hollingreave Road Burnley
Alice Brown - 24, Spinner, Spinster, 17 St. Leonard Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Osmond Clough, Wood-Cutter
    Bride's Father: James Brown, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Wesley Clough; Mary Mattison
    Married by Licence by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 119, Entry 238
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Jul 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William John Perry - 28, Private 2nd H Z E F Battalion, Bachelor, 2 Ruskin Grove Hapton
Elizabeth Riley - 20, Spinster, 2 Ruskin Grove Hapton
    Groom's Father: William Redman Perry, Painter
    Bride's Father: Henry Riley, Munition Works Inspector
    Witnesses: Henry Riley; Alice Brand
    Married by Licence by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 120, Entry 239
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Jul 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Bright - 23, Petty Officer R. N., Bachelor, 12 Norfolk Avenue Burnley
Lilian Royce - 23, Cashier, Spinster, 8 Stansfield Street Burnley
    Groom's Father: William Charles Bright, Deceased, Clerk
    Bride's Father: Ernest James Royce, Railway Guard
    Witnesses: Ernest Bright; Amy Robinson
    Married by Banns by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Notes: [Bride spelled her name Lilian, but minister wrote Lillian]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 120, Entry 240
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Jul 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Wilfred George Cunningham - 22, Lance-Corporal R.E., Bachelor, 73 Shakespeare Street Padiham
Evelyn Dust - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 73 Shakespeare Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frederick Christopher George Cunningham, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: John William Dust, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Russell; Gladys Cafferty
    Married by Licence by C. Ilbert Rawson, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 121, Entry 241
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Aug 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Bernard Stephen Uden - 25, Grocer (Soldier), Bachelor, 67 Dawson Rd. Folkstone Kent
Annie Haworth - 22, Slipper Worker, Spinster, 11 Kay St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles James Uden, Engine Driver
    Bride's Father: Arthur Haworth, Brick Layer
    Witnesses: Arthur Haworth; Russell Haworth
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 121, Entry 242
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Aug 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Dennis Holmes - 21, Reed-Wire Polisher, Bachelor, 42 Knowlwood Rd. Todmorden
Ivy Briggs - 18, Back Tenter, Spinster, 36 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Holmes, Stoker
    Bride's Father: Abraham Briggs, Window Cleaner
    Witnesses: Rose Emma Briggs; Fred Holmes
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 122, Entry 243
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Aug 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Abbott - 19, Stripper & Grinder, Bachelor, 144 Pendle St. East Sabden
Mildred Chippendale - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Beech St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Abbott, Deceased, Printer's Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Green Marshall Chippendale, Labourer
    Witnesses: Robert Mather; Gladys Chippendale
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 122, Entry 244
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Aug 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Charles Howarth - 23, Turner now R. A. F., Bachelor, 37 Berkeley Cres. Padiham
Mary Wade - 22, Clerk now W. R. V. S., Spinster, 25 Station Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Howarth, Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: William Wade, Deceased, Fruiterer
    Witnesses: A. Stevenson; C. Taylor
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Notes: [Minister changed groom's occupation from 'Turner now soldier' to 'Turner now R.
               A. F.']
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 123, Entry 245
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Aug 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Henry Barker - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, Davies Cottage Pentre Queensferry
Elsie Balderstone - 23, Munition Worker W. A. A. F., Spinster, 10 Rycliffe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Thomas Barker, Chargehand Munition Worker
    Bride's Father: George William Balderstone, Labourer
    Witnesses: Maggie Wallace Chadwick; Harry Pomfret
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 123, Entry 246
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Oct 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Godfrey Farrer Baynes, American Citizen - 21, Bachelor, 1 South View Whalley
Megan Jackson - 22, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 73 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Eric Farrer Baynes, Constructional Engineer
    Bride's Father: Robert Casson Jackson, Retired Police Officer
    Witnesses: Robert Casson Jackson; Elizabeth Farrer-Baynes
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 124, Entry 247
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Oct 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Lowes - 36, School Teacher, Bachelor, 2 Swinburne Terrace Dipton
Margaret Gemson - 50, School Teacher, Spinster, 37 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Lowes, Deceased, Master Butcher
    Bride's Father: Charles William Gemson, Deceased, Master Butcher
    Witnesses: Elizabeth Knowles; David Lowes
    Married by Licence by Charles R. Heywood, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 124, Entry 248
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Oct 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Thomas Saunders - 25, Soldier, Bachelor, 17 Stretton Road Ham Surrey
Anne Hardacre - 24, Winder, Spinster, 63 Garden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Saunders, Deceased, Stoker
    Bride's Father: Hamer Hardacre, Labourer
    Witnesses: Arthur Edmund Rickard; Mary Elizabeth Pearce
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 125, Entry 249
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Nov 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Waite - 30, Soldier RAMC, Bachelor, 36 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Sybil Williams - 23, Checker, Spinster, 36 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Leonard Waite, Miner
    Bride's Father: Robert Williams, Deceased, School Inspector
    Witnesses: Parker Ince; Betsy Waite; Margaret Waite; Leonard Waite
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 125, Entry 250
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Dec 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Gordon Stewart Earl - 23, Corporal R. A. F., Bachelor, 17 Park View Padiham Nr. Burnley
Eunice Tattersall - 23, R.A.F L.A.C.W., Spinster, 17 Park View Padiham Nr. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Thomas James Earl, Engine Fitter
    Bride's Father: Harry Tattersall, Grounds Man
    Witnesses: Thomas Charles Earl; Marion Tattersall
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 126, Entry 251
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Dec 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Sydney Bridge - 41, Labourer, Bachelor, 46 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
Margaret Ellen McGough - 37, Beamer, Spinster, 7 Higham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Bridge, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Martin McGough, Labourer
    Witnesses: John James McGough; Thomas McGough; Jessie Barker
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 126, Entry 252
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Dec 1945 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Elijah Pinder - 27, Engineer, Bachelor, 16 Alma Street Padiham
Emma Crook - 26, Spinner, Spinster, 3 Maden Court Crawshawbooth
    Groom's Father: Elijah Pinder, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Charlesworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Pinder; Edith Alice Crook
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 127, Entry 253
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Jan 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Knowles - 21, Soldier, Bachelor, 9 Church Lane Whalley
Renee Woodhead - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 16 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Knowles, Sexton
    Bride's Father: Harold Woodhead, Labourer
    Witnesses: Herbert Knowles; Vera Ridehalgh
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 127, Entry 254
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Jan 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Clifford Lord - 23, Civil Aviation, Bachelor, 2 Pennine Av. Brunshaw Burnley
Jean Thexton - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 7 Rutland Place Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Lord, Manuf'rs Agent
    Bride's Father: George Phillip Thexton, Silk Supervisor
    Witnesses: Donald Crossley; George Phillip Thexton; Janie Cross Thexton
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 128, Entry 255
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Jan 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edgar Thoms - 22, General Labourer, Bachelor, 18 Hill Street Padiham
Sylvia Riley - 20, Laundry Hand, Spinster, 16 Grove Lane Padiham
    Bride's Father: George Riley, Miner
    Witnesses: Richard Watson; Miss Mary Riley
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 128, Entry 256
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Feb 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ronald Lott - 20, Stoker RN, Bachelor, 105 Burnley Rd. Padiham
Alice Wilkinson - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 14 Dean St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John William Lott, Greengrocer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wilkinson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Harry Wilkinson; Edith May Graham
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 129, Entry 257
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Feb 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Duerden Smith - 23, Moulder, Bachelor, 22 Church St. Padiham
Irene Conlan - 25, Machinist, Spinster, 44 Harold Av. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Walter Smith, Master Baker
    Bride's Father: Martin Conlan, Labourer
    Witnesses: Arthur Preston; Lily Robson
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Notes: [Bride's age changed by minister from 24 to 25]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 129, Entry 258
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Feb 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Harold Matthews - 34, H. M. F., Bachelor, 4 St. Annes St. Padiham
Eileen Eatough - 28, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 4 St. Annes St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Oscar George Matthews, Deceased, Fireman
    Bride's Father: James Thomas Eatough, Grocer
    Witnesses: William Thomas Matthews; Phyllis Vera Whelan
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 130, Entry 259
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Feb 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Joseph Whitbread - 26, Clerk, Bachelor, 34 Crabtree Av. Waterfoot Rossendale
Dorothy Satterthwaite - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 49 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Whitbread, Deceased, Omnibus Conductor
    Bride's Father: Fred Satterthwaite, Foreman Gas Fitter
    Witnesses: Robert Dye; Fred Satterthwaite; Marian Doreen Whitbread
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Notes: Condition and Profession interchanged. HP [in margin]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 130, Entry 260
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Feb 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ronald Douglas Seavor - 27, Salesman, Bachelor, 85 Church St. Padiham
Florence May Lewis - 25, Clerk, Spinster, 85 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Seavor, Printer
    Bride's Father: Harry Dransfield Lewis, Sign-Writer
    Witnesses: Albert Horrocks Taylor; Eveline Anne Lewis
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 131, Entry 261
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Almond - 24, Tool Maker, Bachelor, 16 S. Leonards Street Padiham
Margaret Wilkinson - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 4 Church Street Read-in-Whalley
    Groom's Father: Robert Almond, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Wilkinson, Electrician
    Witnesses: James Almond; Rene Hetherington
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 131, Entry 262
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Christopher Parkinson - 23, Miner, Bachelor, 2 Airdrie Crescent Burnley
Joan Fenn - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 10 Bedford Place Padiham
    Groom's Father: Christopher Parkinson, Blacksmith
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Fenn, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Edward Buttery; Grace Buttery
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 132, Entry 263
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred Taylor - 31, Fuller, Bachelor, 35 Raugar Street Accrington
Alice Atkinson - 24, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 49 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Taylor, Deceased, Private
    Bride's Father: Leonard Atkinson, Deceased, Steward
    Witnesses: Allen Nuttall; Doris Taylor
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 132, Entry 264
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Wade - 30, Manager, Bachelor, 25 Station Rd. Padiham
Violet Cynthia Taylor - 28, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 68 Padiham Rd. Sabden
    Groom's Father: William Wade, Deceased, Fruit Merchant
    Bride's Father: Ernest Taylor, Retired Gardender
    Witnesses: Arthur Parkinson; Inez Stephanie Taylor
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 133, Entry 265
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Donald Harrison - 25, Gardener, Bachelor, Park-house Padiham
Eunice Thompson - 21, Book-keeper, Spinster, 13 Moor St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Fred Harrison, Park Superintendent
    Bride's Father: Albert Thompson, Coal Dealer
    Witnesses: Allan Robinson; Irene Parkinson
    Married by Banns by Charles R. Heywood, Rector of Taporley
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 133, Entry 266
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Duxbury - 24, (R. A. F.) Clerk, Bachelor, 1 Moor Lane Padiham
Nora Pitcher - 23, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 30 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Duxbury, Deceased, Caretaker
    Bride's Father: William George Pitcher, Tradesman
    Witnesses: Ronald Pitcher; Alice Annie Duxbury
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 134, Entry 267
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Mar 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Murphy - 33, Mechanic, Bachelor, 45 Lawrence St. Padiham
Sarah Helen Blackley - 31, Nurse, Spinster, 1107 Aikenhead Rd. Glasgow 6
    Groom's Father: Walter Murphy, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Blackley, Engineer
    Witnesses: Walter Murphy; Vivian Audrey McInnes
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 134, Entry 268
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Apr 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Thomas Harrison Ward - 40, Shop Assistant, Bachelor, 59 Church St. Padiham
Phyllis Nightingale - 31, Aircraft Worker, Spinster, 13 Palmerston St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Ward, Deceased, Jobber
    Bride's Father: William Nightingale, Store-Keeper
    Witnesses: Florence Nightingale; Alfred Valentine
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 135, Entry 269
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Jun 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Kenneth Stones - 23, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 85 Church St. Padiham
Eveline Ann Lewis - 23, Machinist, Spinster, 85 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Stones, Deceased, Machinist
    Bride's Father: Harry Dransfield Lewis, Sign Writer
    Witnesses: John Lewis; Florence Johnson
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 135, Entry 270
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Jul 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Shepherd - 47, Branch Tailoring Manager, Widower, 2 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
Dorothy Helm - 34, Spinster, 52 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Shepherd Shepherd, Deceased, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Walter Helm, Gas Inspector retd.
    Witnesses: Eric Bowen Price; Phyllis May Bertwistle
    Married by Licence by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 136, Entry 271
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Jul 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Barker - 23, Motor Fitter, Bachelor, Briercliffe
Thirza Astin - 19, Welder, Spinster, Padiham
    Groom's Father: Willie Stanworth Barker, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Leonard Astin, Miner
    Witnesses: James France; Elsie May Ward
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 136, Entry 272
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Christopher Behan - 41, Platelayer, Widower, 4 Richmond Hill Blackburn
Lily Gillam - 44, Widow, Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Michael Behan, Deceased, Wireman
    Bride's Father: James Naylor, Deceased, Firebeater
    Witnesses: John Charles Ormerod; Alice Aspin
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Groom's condition changed from Bachelor to Widower]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 137, Entry 273
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Henderson - 27, Engineer, Bachelor, Ferry-Port-on-Graig 6 Whittenhill St. Tayport Fife
Muriel Harwood - 22, Staff Nurse, Spinster, 10 Wheat St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Henderson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Henry Harwood, Weaver
    Witnesses: William Charles Johnson; Elisa May Jones
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 137, Entry 274
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Jul 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Wilfred Darbyshire - 18, Collier, Bachelor, 69 Church St. Padiham
Lily Whittaker - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 33 Green Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: Peter Darbyshire, Collier
    Bride's Father: Ernest Whittaker, Ring Jobber
    Witnesses: Gladys Whittaker; Albert Fisher
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 138, Entry 275
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Aug 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Norman Harvey - 20, Royal Navy, Bachelor, 98 St. Matthews Street Burnley
Alice Flanagan - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 13 St. Ann's Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur John Harvey, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Leo Flanagan, Weaver
    Witnesses: Arthur John Harvey; Edith Harland Harvey
    Married by Licence by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 138, Entry 276
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Sep 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred Taylor - 27, Labourer, Bachelor, 19 Norfolk Avenue Padiham
Violet Rachel Meaden - 17, Nurse, Spinster, 19 Norfolk Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Thomas Taylor, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Wiliam Alexander Meaden, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joseph Taylor; Margaret Cross
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 139, Entry 277
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Sep 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Francis Gordon May - 28, Printer, Bachelor, Burnley
Elsie Holt - 25, Weaver, Spinster, Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frederick May, Inspector, Munitions
    Bride's Father: Joseph Holt, Miner
    Witnesses: Brian May; Joseph Holt
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 139, Entry 278
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Sep 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Isherwood - 23, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 56 Ightenhill St. Padiham
Edith Harley - 18, Bobbin Winder, Spinster, 16 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred Isherwood, Press Operator
    Bride's Father: Joseph Harley, Deceased, Iron Grinder
    Witnesses: Samuel Isherwood; Phoebe Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 140, Entry 279
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Nov 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Hollywell - 31, Labourer, Bachelor, 11 Cemetery Rd. Padiham
Evelyn Robinson - 23, Spinster, 14 Norfolk Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Alexander Hollywell, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Albert Robinson, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Challener; Richard Bradley
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 140, Entry 280
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Nov 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Spencer - 22, Locomotive Fireman, Bachelor, 4 Holyoake St. Burnley
Phyllis Ainsworth - 24, Spinster, 75 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Spencer, Locomotive Driver
    Bride's Father: Houghton Ainsworth, Painter
    Witnesses: Herbert Ainsworth; Martha Atkinson
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 141, Entry 281
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Nov 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Roy Snape - 20, H. M. F. Corp R. C. S., Bachelor, 5 Wordsworth Avenue Padiham
Doris Harrison - 23, Teacher, Spinster, 103 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Snape, Instrument Maker
    Bride's Father: Ernest Harrison, Chemical Light Maker
    Witnesses: Kenneth Holden; Irene Harrison
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 141, Entry 282
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Nov 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Geoffrey Bottoms - 22, Apprentice Pentagrapher, Bachelor, 10 Valley Terrace Simonstone
Kathleen Shorrock - 19, Spinster, 79 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Frank Bottoms, Chauffeur and Ed?
    Bride's Father: Henry Shorrock, Baker
    Witnesses: Henry Shorrock; Walter Howorth
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 142, Entry 283
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Nov 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Norman Thornber - 28, Lecturer, Bachelor, Orwell Cottage Higham Road Padiham
Nancy Eva Bevan - 21, Spinster, 12 North Parade Lincoln
    Groom's Father: Edward Sharp Thornber, Cotton Manufacturer
    Bride's Father: Robert Bevan, Deceased, Jeweller & Watch-Maker
    Witnesses: Arthur Haythornthwaite Nutter; Sybil Smith
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Notes: [Bride's profession stated to be 'None']
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 142, Entry 284
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Dec 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Tom Duerden - 26, Press Operator, Bachelor, 7 King St. Harle Syke Burnley
Peggy Stewart - 27, Lathe Operator, Spinster, 74 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James William Duerden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Finlay Stewart, Furnace Moulder
    Witnesses: Kenneth Duerden; Elizabeth Stewart
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 143, Entry 285
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Dec 1946 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Robert Lee - 26, Bachelor, County House Simonstone
Mary Jane Gilbert - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 10 Norfolk Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Lee, Foreman
    Bride's Father: George Henry Gilbert, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Ashworth; Mary Kay
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 143, Entry 286
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Jan 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Horace Helm - 20 yrs, Coal Drawer, Bachelor, 4 Dove St. Padiham
Jean Haworth - 20 yrs., Weaver, Spinster, 40 Milton St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Helm, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Enoch Haworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Albert Charles Tomlinson; Gertrude Muldoon
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 144, Entry 287
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Mar 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph West - 21, Journeyman Plumber, Bachelor, 20 Plover St. Burnley
Margaret Burke - 21, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 24 Clitheroe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Benjamin West, Journeyman Plumber
    Bride's Father: John Burke, Deceased, Cotton Weaver
    Witnesses: Christopher Burke; Jane Howard Smith
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 144, Entry 288
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Apr 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Aldred - 23, Tripe dresser, Bachelor, 23 Cardwell St. Padiham
Joan Spedding - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Aldred, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Joseph Spedding, Maintenance Man
    Witnesses: Frank Aldred; Irene Spedding
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 145, Entry 289
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Apr 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Parker - 19, Joiner Royal Navy, Bachelor, School House Lionel St. Burnley
Elizabeth Smith - 22, Spinster, Simonstone Hotel Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Fred Parker, Caretaker
    Bride's Father: Sydney Smith, Licensee
    Witnesses: Harry Helm; Edith Smith
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 145, Entry 290
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Apr 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Michael Rostron - 27, Machinist, Bachelor, 21 Parish St. Padiham
Lily Moorhouse - 25, Power Machinist, Spinster, 21 Parish St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Rostron, Deceased, Miner
    Bride's Father: Richard Moorhouse, Deceased, Miner
    Witnesses: Frederick Enright; Elizabeth Moorhouse
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 146, Entry 291
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Apr 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Richard Johnston - 22, Engineer & Surveyor, Bachelor, Higher Slade Padiham
Muriel Waite Lax - 21, Spinster, 132 Kidrow Lane Habergham
    Groom's Father: James Richard Johnston, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Joshua Crowther Lax, LMS Shed-Foreman
    Witnesses: John Lionel Devon; Joshua Crowther Lax
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 146, Entry 292
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 May 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Kelly - 34, Sheet metal worker, Widower, 28 Herbert St. Padiham
Mary Marshall - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 10 Herbert St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Daniel Thomas Kelly, Builder
    Bride's Father: John Marshall, Deceased, Motor-driver
    Witnesses: Richard Jackson; Ethel Marshall
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 147, Entry 293
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Jul 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Bridge - 28, Metal Polisher, Bachelor, 2 Ingham St. Padiham
Renee Lawson - 20, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 16 Ingham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jonathan Thomas Bridge, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Richard Lawson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Richard Lawson; Mary York
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 147, Entry 294
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Jul 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Rogers - 23, Woollen Weaver, Bachelor, 349 Manchester Road Haslingden
Mary Warburton - 20, Pirn Winder, Spinster, 1 Partridge Hill Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Reece Thomas Rogers, Boiler-Man
    Bride's Father: James Henry Warburton, Boiler-Man
    Witnesses: Edmund Williams; Renee Bridge
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 148, Entry 295
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Jul 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Hodgson - 27, Iron Moulder, Bachelor, 21 Milton Street Padiham
Edna Bentley - 23, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 41 Park View Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Hodgson, Iron Moulder
    Bride's Father: John Robinson Bentley, Motor Driver
    Witnesses: John Ripley Hodgson; Sylvia Whitehead
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 148, Entry 296
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Jul 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Horace Thomas Howarth - 26, Moulder, Bachelor, 37 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Evelyn Adams - 24, Chocolate Packer, Spinster, 126 Gannow Lane Burnley
    Groom's Father: Thomas Howarth, Moulder
    Bride's Father: James Adams, Driver
    Witnesses: William Howarth; Elizabeth Ellen Bays
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 149, Entry 297
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Jul 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Dennis Garrett - 23, Miner, Bachelor, 43 Park View Padiham
Dorothy Hayhurst - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Field Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Garrett, U. D. C. Labourer
    Bride's Father: Frank Hayhurst, Agricultural Worker
    Witnesses: Allan Garrett; Elaine Hayhurst; E. Hayhurst
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 149, Entry 298
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Sep 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Williams - 45, Labourer, Bachelor, 7 Old Quay Greenfield Holywell
Lily Walmsley - 40, Weaver, Spinster, 15 Dean St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Williams, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Turner Walmsley, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Glyn Williams; Jane Howard Walmsley
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Asst. Priest
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 150, Entry 299
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Sep 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Holt - 25, Factory Labourer, Bachelor, 5 Wood St. Padiham
Doris Watson - 23, Winder, Spinster, 46 Garden St. Padiham
    Bride's Father: Benson Watson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Frank Lunt; Constance Watson
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Asst. Priest
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 150, Entry 300
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Sep 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Holland - 23, Mechanic, Bachelor, 13 Grove Terrace Padiham
Vera Parker - 22, Clerk, Spinster, Lionel School House Burnley
    Groom's Father: James Holland, Deceased, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: Fred Parker, Caretaker
    Witnesses: James Holland; Edna Simpson
    Married by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Minister omitted to state if marriage was by Banns or Licence]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 151, Entry 301
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Oct 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Blades - 26, Butcher, Bachelor, 7 Rowley St. Burnley
Florence Johnson - 18, Welder, Spinster, 3 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Percy Blades, Property Repairer
    Bride's Father: Francis Edmund Johnson, Butcher
    Witnesses: F. E. Johnson; William Greenwood
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston, Asst. Priest
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 151, Entry 302
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Nov 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Kearsley - 25, Tool-fitter, Bachelor, 11 Cardwell St. Padiham
Joan Bank - 21, Spinster, 67 Stanley St. Accrington
    Groom's Father: Arthur Kearsley, Book Keeper
    Bride's Father: John Bank, Mechanic
    Witnesses: Harry Beardsworth; Phyllis Bank
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 152, Entry 303
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Nov 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Baxter - 25 yrs, Joiner, Bachelor, 95 Hapton Rd. Padiham
Marjorie Shorrock - 21 yrs, Baker, Spinster, 89 Hapton Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Baxter, Foreman Joiner
    Bride's Father: Henry Shorrock, Baker
    Witnesses: Stanley Baxter; Jean Baxter; Henry Shorrock
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 152, Entry 304
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Dec 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Eric Thomas Eddlestone - 27, Foundry Manager, Bachelor, 6 Watt St. Burnley
Joan Law. Pollard - 26, Spinster, Woodside Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Walton Law. Eddlestone, Engineer
    Bride's Father: Hugh Mortimer Pollard, Deceased, Cashier
    Witnesses: Hugh Mortimer Pollard; Walton Law. Eddlestone
    Married by Banns by J. M. Williams
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 153, Entry 305
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Dec 1947 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Franciszek Lenczyk - 25, Process Worker, Bachelor, Clitheroe
Mary Elizabeth McGough - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Adamson Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jakop Lenczyk, Deceased, Coal Merchant
    Bride's Father: James McGough, Labourer
    Witnesses: Joan McGough; ? Podnorouski?
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood
    Notes: [Date of marriage changed from 30th to 24th]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 153, Entry 306
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Feb 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Edward Owens - 22, Gas Fitter, Bachelor, 37 Charlotte St. Burnley
Mary Alice Waddington - 22, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 57 Gordon St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Owens, Weigh-man
    Bride's Father: Christopher Waddington, Labourer
    Witnesses: John McNabb; Ada Waddington
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton, Curate
    Notes: (7) F.S. [in margin. Minister changed name of groom's father from John Edward Owens
               to John Thomas Owens]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 154, Entry 307
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Mar 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Nicholas Bailey - 21 yrs, Miner, Bachelor, 10 Clifton St. Burnley
Lily Darbyshire - 18 yrs, Weaver, Spinster, 69 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Anthony Bailey, Miner
    Bride's Father: Peter Darbyshire, Miner
    Witnesses: Peter Darbyshire; Wilfred Darbyshire
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 154, Entry 308
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Mar 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Christopher Law - 26, Bank Clerk, Bachelor, Simonstone
Iris May Shuttleworth - 26, School-teacher, Spinster, Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Christopher Law, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Frank Shuttleworth, Schoolmaster (retired)
    Witnesses: Keith Knapton Law; Frank Shuttleworth
    Married by Banns by John Wenter, Vicar Christ Church Accrington
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 155, Entry 309
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Mar 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Allan Haworth - 29, Engineer, Bachelor, 2 Burnley Rd. Holme-in-Cliviger
Verena Beardsworth - 27, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 6 St. Johns Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Haworth, Deceased, Foreman
    Bride's Father: Fred Beardsworth, Deceased, Cotton-weaver
    Witnesses: Alice Beardsworth; Arthur Billington
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 155, Entry 310
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Mar 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Eric Lee Grimshaw - 25 yrs, Slater, Bachelor, 5 Sussex St. Burnley
Joan Foster - 20 yrs., Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 1 Cliff St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Tom Grimshaw, Sheet Metal Worker
    Bride's Father: Ernest Foster, Fitter
    Witnesses: Vera Lee Teague; Norman Lee Grimshaw
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 156, Entry 311
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Mar 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Nutter - 20, Motor Mechanic, Bachelor, 92 Healey Wood Road Burnley
Venus Holt - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 61 Hapton Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Nutter, Driller
    Bride's Father: Joseph Holt, Miner
    Witnesses: William Spencer; Ada Holt
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 156, Entry 312
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Mar 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Raymond Hunter - 26, Labourer, Bachelor, 5 Club Street Higham
May Denson - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 77 Garden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Hunter, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Richard Denson, Moulder
    Witnesses: Richard Burgess; Mary Ellen Smith
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 157, Entry 313
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Apr 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Douglas Butterworth - 19, Miner, Bachelor, 59 Garden St. Padiham
Eleanor Shaw - 21, Machinist, Spinster, 22 Padiham Rd. Burnley
    Groom's Father: William Henry Butterworth, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John William Shaw, Labourer
    Witnesses: Frederick Terrell; Lavinia Crossley
    Married by Banns by J. Raynor Wood, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 157, Entry 314
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Apr 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Halliwell - 36 yrs, Butcher, Bachelor, 6 Hob Lane Edgeware nr. Bolton
Mary Elizabeth Wagner - 44 yrs, Widow, 123 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Walter Halliwell, Retired
    Bride's Father: William Forrest, Deceased, Retired
    Witnesses: Margaret Ingham; Allan Hodgson; Herbert Halliwell
    Married by Licence by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 158, Entry 315
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 May 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Lane - 29, Machinist, Bachelor, 6 Walmsley St. Church
Mary Stevenson - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 18 Cobden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Henry Lane, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Theophilus Stevenson, Deceased
    Witnesses: Thomas Lane; Irene Stevenson
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 158, Entry 316
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 May 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Wilkinson - 20 yrs, Bus Conductor, Bachelor, 51 St. John's Rd. Gannow Top
Sarah Ann Worsley - 20 yrs., Cotton Winder, Spinster, 24 Bank St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Zebulan Wilkinson, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Harold Worsley, Stoker
    Witnesses: Marion Verity; Hugh Kelly; Harold Worsley
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 159, Entry 317
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Jun 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stewart Holmes - 20 yrs, Electrical Engineer, Bachelor, 11 Partridge Hill St. Padiham
Brenda Dean - 19 yrs, Clerk, Spinster, 4 Rutland Place Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Holmes, Pitman
    Bride's Father: Thomas Dean, Chargehand Printer
    Witnesses: A. R. Stirling; Thomas Dean
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 159, Entry 318
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Jun 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Edward Porter - 27 yrs, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 19 Norton St. Hapton nr. Burnley
Selina Heys - 25 yrs, Shop Manageress, Spinster, 24 Bridge St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Porter, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Lawrence Heys, Electrician
    Witnesses: Edward Anderson; Lawrence Heys
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 160, Entry 319
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Jun 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Atherton - 29, Clerk, Bachelor, 10 Lawrence St. Padiham
Jenny Wilkinson - 31, Spinster, 125 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joshua Atherton, Deceased, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Charles Wilkinson, Dairy Proprietor
    Witnesses: Annie Wilkinson; Frank Atherton
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 160, Entry 320
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jul 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Derrick Taylor - 23, Miner, Bachelor, 5 Ribble Street Padiham
Margaret Hodgson - 20, Baker, Spinster, 5 Ribble Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frederick Taylor, Carpenter and Builder
    Bride's Father: William Hodgson, Roller Coverer
    Witnesses: Tomara Nixon; W. Hodgson; Alice Hodgson
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 161, Entry 321
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Jul 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Duxbury - 27, Labourer, Bachelor, 6 Norfolk Crescent Padiham
Edna Richmond - 23, Cotton Mill Winder, Spinster, 4 Kay Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Duxbury, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Herbert Richmond, Labourer
    Witnesses: Harold Arkwright; Dorothy Nutter
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton
    Notes: Column 4. F.S. [in margin, referring to minister crossing out bride's occupation
               that he wrote in wrong column]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 161, Entry 322
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Jul 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Czeslaw Mitmanski - 23, Property Repairer, Bachelor, 64 Lowergate Clitheroe
Vida Wrigg - 20, Twister, Spinster, 4 Riley St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Leon. Mitmanski, Baker
    Bride's Father: Charles Frederick Wrigg, Hairdresser
    Witnesses: Mahar Stanislaw; Charles Frederick Wrigg
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Groom signed his forename Czeslaw, but minister wrote Czeslouw]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 162, Entry 323
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Jul 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jan Szarko - 24, Labourer, Bachelor, 4 Gawthorpe St. Padiham
Doreen McCrea - 17, Spinner, Spinster, 14 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: ? ?
    Bride's Father: George Arthur McCrea, Railway Guard
    Witnesses: May Hindle; Franciszek Lenczyk
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Groom's father's name is an indecipherable signature written by someone other than
               the minister, possibly by the groom (whose own signature is quite incomprehensible).
               Minister also transposed details in two columns, which he corrected]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 162, Entry 324
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Jul 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Eric Wolstenholme - Full, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, 25 Thurston Street Burnley
Mary Phillipson - 20, Spinster, Pendle Hall Farm Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frank Wolstenholme, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Robert Metcalfe Phillipson, Farmer
    Witnesses: Jack Wolstenholme; Robert Metcalfe Phillipson; Margaret Harrison
    Married by Licence by Frederick Singleton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 163, Entry 325
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Aug 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Raymond McNally - 21, Miner, Bachelor, 347 Cogg Lane Burnley
Sylvia Fenn - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 10 Bedford Place Padiham
    Groom's Father: Anthony McNally, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John Thomas Fenn, Labourer
    Witnesses: Leonard McNally; Muriel Fenn
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 163, Entry 326
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Aug 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stephen Joseph Hargreaves - 21 yrs, Student Pharmacist, Bachelor, 16 Spencer St. Padiham
Emily Bryan - 21 yrs, Winder, Spinster, 11 Pendle St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Stephen Hargreaves, Lathe Turner
    Bride's Father: Edward Bryan, Fitter
    Witnesses: Harry Briggs; Dorothy Bryan
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 164, Entry 327
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Aug 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Terence Sutcliffe - 21 yrs, Labourer, Bachelor, 24 Gannow Lane Burnley
Constance Watson - 21 yrs, Weaver, Spinster, 46 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Sutcliffe, Turner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Benson Watson, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Bell; Joseph F. Sutcliffe
    Married by Banns by Harry Preston
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 164, Entry 328
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Aug 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Cook - 25, Radio Mechanic, Bachelor, 11 Straits Lane Read
Edith Smith - 20, Spinster, Simonstone Hotel
    Groom's Father: Edward Boardman Cook, Business Manager
    Bride's Father: Sydney Smith, Licensed Victualler
    Witnesses: Jean Margaret Robinson; Thomas Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 165, Entry 329
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Aug 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Latham - 29, Locomotive Driver, Bachelor, 39 Rosegrove Lane Burnley
Doris Bryce - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 3 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Latham, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Bryce, Labourer
    Witnesses: William Latham; Leah Bibby
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 165, Entry 330
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Sep 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur James Hornby - 22, Draughtsman, Bachelor, School Lane Simonstone
Annie Hodgeon - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 18 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Hornby, Supt. Registrar
    Bride's Father: William Hodgeon, Paper Maker
    Witnesses: Stanley Bottoms; Gladys Hodgeon
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 166, Entry 331
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 Sep 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Clifford Haworth - 29, Turner, Bachelor, 219 Manchester Rd. Haslingham [sic]
Annie Baldwin - 31, Weaver, Spinster, 28 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Haworth, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Fred Baldwin, Machinist
    Witnesses: Jack Haworth; Vera Margaret Eastwood
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Groom's residence is probably a misspelling of Haslingden]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 166, Entry 332
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred John Ashton - 22, Clerk, Bachelor, 159 Cleaver St. Burnley
Brenda Duxbury - 21, Spinster, 158 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Wilfred Ashton, Miner
    Bride's Father: Sydney Duxbury, Weaver
    Witnesses: Rena Duxbury; Robert Killeen
    Married by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Minister omitted to state if marriage was by Banns or Licence]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 167, Entry 333
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alban Waite - 34, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, 59 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
May Slinger - 28, Cardroom worker, Widow, 53 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Bride's Father: Percival Tomlinson, Pentagrapher
    Witnesses: Edwin Greenall; Lilian Townley
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Groom's father not named]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 167, Entry 334
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Challenger Whittaker - 23, Joiner, Bachelor, 82 West Street Padiham
Vera Wilkinson - 26, Tailoress, Spinster, 12 Lawrence Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Whittaker, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Isaac Wilkinson, Gardener
    Witnesses: Frank Webster; Margaret Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 168, Entry 335
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Nov 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Kenneth Johnson - 19, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 40 Rhyddings St. Oswaldtwistle
Jean Dixon - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 23 Warwick Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Samuel Johnson, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Hall Dixon, Ambulance Driver
    Witnesses: Raymond Johnson; Edith Dixon
    Married by Licence by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 168, Entry 336
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Dec 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Reginald North - 30, Furness [sic] Tenter, Bachelor, 15 Park View Padiham
Evelyn Shackleton - 29, Pirn Winder, Spinster, 10 Veevers Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joe Willie North, Retired
    Bride's Father: Robert Shackleton, Deceased
    Witnesses: Willie North; V. Shackleton; Emily Bell
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 169, Entry 337
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Dec 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Hartley - 27, Civil Servant, Bachelor, 241 Chapelhouse Rd. Nelson Lancs
Jean Marion Ward - 22, Civil Servant, Spinster, 14 Vicarage Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Rennie Hartley, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Challenger Ward, Carder
    Witnesses: Edward Tidwell; Marjorie Ward
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 169, Entry 338
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Dec 1948 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Law - 21, Blacksmith, Bachelor, 17 Lane Side Higham
Constance Pilkington - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 19 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Law, Farm-worker
    Bride's Father: John Pilkington, Deceased
    Witnesses: Allan Hartley Burns; Mary Law
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 170, Entry 339
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Jan 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Kenneth Woodhead - 21, Joiner, Bachelor, 16 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Dorothy Camm - 24, Nurse, Spinster, 6 Starkie Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Woodhead, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Arthur Camm, Butcher
    Witnesses: Robert Camm; Renee Knowles; P. Henry?
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 170, Entry 340
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Jan 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Helm - 23, Cinema Projectionist, Bachelor, 2 Rycliffe St. Padiham
Joan Bradfield - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 32 Conway Grove Burnley
    Groom's Father: Thomas Helm, Deceased, Coal-filler
    Bride's Father: Thomas Bradfield, Bus driver
    Witnesses: Evelyn Dilworth; Gerard Dilworth; Thomas Bradfield
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 171, Entry 341
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Jan 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Maurice Edgar O'Neill - 32, Overlooker, Bachelor, 34 Ightenhill Street Padiham
Ethel Massey - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Grove Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph O'Neill, Deceased, Steward
    Bride's Father: Henry Massey, Taper
    Witnesses: Harold Sagar; Hilda Southwell
    Married by Licence by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 171, Entry 342
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Feb 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Atkinson - 29, Farm Worker, Bachelor, Brick House Farm Langho
Marjorie Boulton - 24, Shop Assistant, Spinster, Heightside Cottage Northtown Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Atkinson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Bryan Boulton, Farm Labourer
    Witnesses: John Atkinson; William Boulton; Marjorie Riley
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 172, Entry 343
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Feb 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arnold Mort - 23, Labourer, Bachelor, 34 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Mary Finnigan - 20, Ring Doffer, Spinster, 50 Railway Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arnold Mort, Surface Worker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Finnigan, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Maurice Taylor; Ethel Mort
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: [Minister wrote bride's first name as May, but she signed as Mary]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 172, Entry 344
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Mar 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Edward Bradley - 19, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 102 Cog Lane Burnley
Elizabeth Ellen Bramfit - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 32 Bridge Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Bradley, Deceased, R. N.
    Bride's Father: George Bramfit, Miner
    Witnesses: Thomas Hanson; Minnie Bramfit
    Married by Banns by Frederick Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 173, Entry 345
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Mar 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Mitton - 33, Machinist, Bachelor, 53 Ingham Street Padiham
Annie Duxbury - 25, Spinning Mill, Spinster, 7 Grove Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: George William Mitton, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Edwin Duxbury, Slater and Tiler
    Witnesses: Thomas Butterworth; Phyllis Rigby
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 173, Entry 346
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Apr 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Whiteley - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, 48 West Street Padiham
Edith Thelma Dixon - 18, Clerk, Spinster, 28 Warwick Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Whiteley, Hairdresser
    Bride's Father: George Hall Dixon, Ambulance Driver
    Witnesses: Frederick Ashburn; Jean Johnson
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 174, Entry 347
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Apr 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Roy Newby - 24, Confectioner, Bachelor, 28 Whalley Road Sabden
Ethel Makin - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 1 Bedford Place Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Halstead Newby, Retired Sanitary Worker
    Bride's Father: Herbert Makin, Railway Signalman
    Witnesses: John Edward Newby; Ada Newby
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 174, Entry 348
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Apr 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Henry Buckley - 21, R. N., Bachelor, 25 Williams St. Colne
Ivy Ratcliffe - 22, Machinist, Spinster, 5 Melbourne St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jack Buckley, Accountant
    Bride's Father: Dixon Ratcliffe, Spindle Setter
    Witnesses: J. Ratcliffe; J. Mangham; Audrey Buckley
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 175, Entry 349
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Apr 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Raymond Oates - 24, Painter, Bachelor, 7 Hirst St. Padiham
Irene Hitchon - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 63 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Henry Oates, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Alfred Hitchon, Park Attendant
    Witnesses: Mary Hitchon; Jack Oates
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Notes: Holt [crossed out] Oates H. W. Benson [In margin. Groom's father's surname was changed
               from Holt to Oates]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 175, Entry 350
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 7 May 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Nathaniel Watson - 26, Driver, Bachelor, 2 Clitheroe St. Padiham
Ellen Burke - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Havelock St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Watson, Weaver (retd.)
    Bride's Father: John Burke, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Hubert Broadley; June Scott
    Married by Licence by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 176, Entry 351
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 May 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Francis Rumsam - 19, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, 20 Farriday St. Burnley
Laura Florence Blow - 20, Winder, Spinster, 3 Grove Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Rumsam
    Bride's Father: Ernest Blow, Machinist
    Witnesses: D. D. Harvey; Doreen Mary Blow
    Married by Banns by H. W. Benson
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 176, Entry 352
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 May 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Crossley - 27, Shop Assistant, Bachelor, Oakleigh Whalley Rd. Padiham
Dorothy Mary Law - 26, Teacher, Spinster, Cockshotts Farm Simonstone Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Crossley, Property Owner
    Bride's Father: Christopher Law, Farmer
    Witnesses: Keith K. Law; Jack Crossley
    Married by Banns by J. M. Williams
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 177, Entry 353
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Jun 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alexander Joseph Hanning - Full Age, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 68 Burton Street Rishton
Audrey Frances Buckley - 19, Waitress, Spinster, 23 Mytton Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Gordon Hanning, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Edmund Buckley, Floor Layer
    Witnesses: Harold Morrison; Doreen Mary Hill
    Married by Licence by F. Singleton, Curate
    Notes: [Minister wrote bride's middle name as Francis, but she signed as Frances]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 177, Entry 354
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Jul 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Adamson Helm - Full Age, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 124 Whalley Road Read
Dorothy Bryan - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 11 Pendle Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Helm, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Edward Bryan, Foreman Fitter
    Witnesses: George Harry Browett; Emily Hargreaves
    Married by Licence by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 178, Entry 355
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Jul 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Duxbury - 23, Driver, Bachelor, 1 Ribble Street Blackburn
Jenny Seed - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 3 Field Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Atherton Duxbury, Tackler
    Bride's Father: Edward Seed, Works Foreman
    Witnesses: Fred Whalley; Eunice Pilling
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 178, Entry 356
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Jul 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Tomlinson - 38, Machine Operator, Bachelor, 163 Manchester Road Hapton
Janie Cross Thexton - 33, Domestic Worker, Spinster, 47 Church Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Batty Tomlinson, Deceased, Vanman
    Bride's Father: John Thexton, Deceased, Cotton Worker
    Witnesses: Tom Bentham; Mary Thexton
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 179, Entry 357
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Aug 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Cyril Benjamin Waddington - 25, Grocer, Bachelor, 82 Stamford Hill London N16
Mary Dewhurst - 21, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 36 St. John's Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Jackson Waddington, Grocer
    Bride's Father: Richard Henry Dewhurst, Tripe Dresser
    Witnesses: Walter Helm; Carrie Dewhurst
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 179, Entry 358
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Aug 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Horace Bradshaw - 27, Ventilating Engineer, Bachelor, 48 Stockbridge Road Padiham
Marjorie Brown - 22, Nurse, Spinster, 40 Castle Street Blackburn
    Groom's Father: Henry Bradshaw, Mill Engineer
    Bride's Father: John Brown, Charge Hand Bobbin Works
    Witnesses: George Bradshaw; Marion Brown
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 180, Entry 359
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Aug 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Mount - 23, Spinner, Bachelor, 12 Pendle Street East Sabden
Mary Helm - 29, Spinner, Spinster, 2 Rycliffe Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Mount, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Helm, Deceased, Coal Miner
    Witnesses: William Henry Packingham; May Helm
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 180, Entry 360
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Sep 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Scowcroft - 22, Plasterer, Bachelor, 41 Green Lane Padiham
Maud Hughes - 21, Tailoress, Spinster, 24 Lorne Street Burnley
    Groom's Father: Harry Scowcroft, Drawer-in
    Bride's Father: Cain Hughes, Deceased
    Witnesses: James Moore; Catherine Hope
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 181, Entry 361
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Oct 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Kenneth Simpson - 21, Shipping Clerk, Bachelor, 44 Milton Street Padiham
Marjorie Ward - 21, Certificated Nurse, Spinster, 14 Vicarage Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Thomas Simpson, Locomotive Engineer
    Bride's Father: Challenger Ward, Carder
    Witnesses: Gordon Simpson; Edith Elizabeth Townsend
    Married by Banns by John T Pendleton, Slaithwaite with East Scammonden
    Notes: Ward, not Simpson. F. S. [in margin, referring to where bride's signature was changed
               from Marjorie Simpson to Marjorie Ward]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 181, Entry 362
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Oct 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Lewis - 22, Fitters Assistant, Bachelor, 85 Church Street Padiham
Teresa Evans - 24, Assembler, Spinster, 85 Church Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harry Dransfield Lewis, Signwriter
    Bride's Father: John Evans, Deceased, Butcher
    Witnesses: Robert Charles Lewis; Eveline Anne Stones
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 182, Entry 363
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 12 Nov 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frederick Ainsworth - 25, Miner, Bachelor, 75 Garden St. Padiham
Teresa Whittaker - 21, Tea Packer, Spinster, 10 Stansfield St. Rosegrove Burnley
    Groom's Father: Houghton Ainsworth, U. D. C. Sanitary Worker
    Bride's Father: Frederick Whittaker, Miner
    Witnesses: Herbert Ainsworth; Hilda Ainsworth
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 182, Entry 364
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Nov 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Leslie Dean - 20, Shop Assistant, Bachelor, 183 Oxford Rd. Burnley
Margaret Smellie - 20, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 14 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arnold Dean, Shop-keeper
    Bride's Father: Fred Smellie, Council Employee
    Witnesses: Irene Dean; Margaret Wagner
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 183, Entry 366
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Nov 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Samuel Robinson - 19, H. M. Forces, Bachelor, 99 Padiham Road Burnley
Joan Fegan - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 28 Hargrove Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Samuel Robinson, Timber Dealer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Fegan, Moulder
    Witnesses: Joseph Hosker; Jean Fegan
    Married by Licence by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 184, Entry 367
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Dec 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alan Ingham - 23, Miner, Bachelor, 8 Carey Street Burnley
Edith Farnworth - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 66 Station Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Gifford Ingham, Loomer
    Bride's Father: William Farnworth, Retired
    Witnesses: Richard Davis; Elsie Farnworth
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 184, Entry 368
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 31 Dec 1949 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Tudor - 24, Baker, Bachelor, 25 Park View Padiham
Marianna Ostrowski - 22, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 8 Graham Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Tudor, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: Jakob Ostrowski, Labourer
    Witnesses: George Tudor; W. Tudor; Stanislawa Springer
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 185, Entry 369
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jan 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Noble Smith - 57, Master Plumber, Widower, 108 Heath Road Ashton-in-Makerfield
Emily Pollard - 52, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Villiers Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frederick Smith, Deceased, Bricklayer
    Bride's Father: Henry Arthur Pollard, Tape sizer
    Witnesses: Thomas Stevens; Joan Stott
    Married by Licence by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 185, Entry 370
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Feb 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edward Middleton - 26, Bus Conductor, Bachelor, 2 Limby St. Burnley
Sarah Holland - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 6 Gawthorpe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Middleton, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Herbert Holland, Weaver
    Witnesses: John Middleton; Marian Whitehead
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 186, Entry 371
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Cyril Robinson - 27, Carpenter & Joiner, Bachelor, 24 Ruskin Av. Padiham
Irene Harrison - 24, Assistant Teacher, Spinster, 103 Hapton Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Hampden Robinson, Deceased, Painter & Decorator
    Bride's Father: Ernest Harrison, Chemical Light Maker
    Witnesses: E. Rice? Robinson; Doris Snape; Ernest Harrison
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 186, Entry 372
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Pearson - 28, Miner, Bachelor, 208 Howard Street Burnley
Annie Hakes - 27, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 1 Dryden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Walter Pearson, Miner
    Bride's Father: James Hakes, Locomotive Driver
    Witnesses: Alexander Steedman; Jessie Hartley
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 187, Entry 373
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Henry Chamberlain - 27, Company Secretary, Bachelor, 21 Edmund Street Preston
Brenda Coats - 23, L.C.C. Supervisor Schools Meals Service, Spinster, 17 Bridge Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Chamberlain, Cotton Operative (retired)
    Bride's Father: Francis Dacre Coats, Maintenance Engineer
    Witnesses: G. Couburn; A. Coulthard
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 187, Entry 374
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Sep Ridehalgh - 23, Labourer, Bachelor, 13 Kiddrow Lane Cheapside Burnley
Agnes Duckworth - 23, Mixer, Spinster, 6 Collinge Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Robert Ridehalgh, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Duckworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Tom Ridehalgh; Nancy Duckworth
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 188, Entry 375
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Hargreaves - 28, French Polisher, Bachelor, 7 Kay Street Padiham
Edna May Goodley - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 91 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Hargreaves, Deceased, Drivers Mate
    Bride's Father: George Goodley, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Fullalove; Peggy Badger
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 188, Entry 376
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Brian Morris - 21, Clerk, Bachelor, 3 Graham Street Padiham
Elizabeth Wright - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 15 Bridge Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Morris, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Frederick Wright, Turner
    Witnesses: H. Morris; M. Markham
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 189, Entry 377
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Mar 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Metcalf - 21, Butcher, Bachelor, 37 Longworth Rd. Billington
Edith Johnson - 19, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 3 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Walter Metcalf, Builders Labourer
    Bride's Father: Francis Edward Johnson, Butcher
    Witnesses: William Howarth; Margaret Chippendale
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 189, Entry 378
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Apr 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alan Pickering - 22, Plumber, Bachelor, 12a Church St. Padiham
Doris Dust - 20, Shorthand Typist, Spinster, 11 Peel St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Pickering, Cabinet Maker
    Bride's Father: James Dust, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Charles Lawson; Doreen Hargreaves
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 190, Entry 379
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Apr 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred Duckworth - 25, Joiner, Bachelor, 8 Lindsay Street Burnley
Jessie Sharp - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Darwen Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred Duckworth, Fitter
    Bride's Father: George Morris Sharp, Iron Dresser
    Witnesses: Wilfred Henry Sagar; Dorothy Sagar
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 190, Entry 380
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Apr 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Garrett - 22, Pharmacist, Bachelor, 17 Cumberland Avenue Burnley
Audrey Thompson - 24, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 30 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Garrett, Locomotive Driver
    Bride's Father: Harry Thompson, Deceased, L.C.C. Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Horsfall Garrett; Connie Thompson
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 191, Entry 381
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jun 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Holt - 22, Plumber, Bachelor, 16 South View Great Harwood
Peggy Roberts - 21, Clerk, Spinster, 18 Burns Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Holt, Foreman Boot & Shoe Operative
    Bride's Father: William James Roberts, Stores Labourer
    Witnesses: Jack Waddington; May Holt
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 191, Entry 382
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Jun 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Maurice Dyke - 21, Labourer, Bachelor, 13 Lansdowne Street Burnley
Margaret Farnworth - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 66 Station Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Dyke, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Farnworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Raymond William Dyke; Elsie Farnworth
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 192, Entry 383
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Jun 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Lawrence Duckworth - 21, Plasterer, Bachelor, 6 Collinge St. Padiham
Irene Franklin - 17, Weaver, Spinster, The Crescent Clitheroe
    Groom's Father: Thomas Duckworth, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Gilbert Wall Franklin, Deceased
    Witnesses: George Duckworth; Nancy Duckworth
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 192, Entry 384
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Jul 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Leonard Tomlinson - 22, Welder, Bachelor, 16 Kirkgate Burnley
Mabel Thoms - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Ribble Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Fred Tomlinson, Welder
    Bride's Father: Bernard Thoms, Loomer
    Witnesses: Bryce Sharples; Edna Astin Morris
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 193, Entry 385
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Jul 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John James Brunskill - 20, Moulder, Bachelor, 18 Well Terrace Clitheroe
Mary York - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Gawthorpe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Brunskill, Deceased, Quarry Foreman
    Bride's Father: Edward York, Deceased, Lorry Driver
    Witnesses: James Cook; Eileen Ryan
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton (Vicar)
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 193, Entry 386
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Jul 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Hindle - 23, Driver, Bachelor, 35 Cambridge Drive Padiham
Audrey Elizabeth Todd - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Parish Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Hindle, Miner
    Bride's Father: Thomas Todd, Labourer
    Witnesses: Harry Hindle; Marian Crook
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Notes: F.S. column 7 [in margin, referring to where minister changed bride's father's name
               and profession from Thomas James Entwistle (profession unreadable) to Thomas Todd,
               Labourer]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 194, Entry 387
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Jul 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Thomas Daley - 23, Driver, Bachelor, 2 Victoria Tce. Burnley
Lilian McGough - 21, Doffer, Spinster, 9 Coniston Ave. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Mathew Daley, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas McGough, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Harold Beet; Maud Graham
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 194, Entry 388
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Sep 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Philip Elliott - 23, Joiner, Bachelor, 82 Blackburn Rd. Padiham
Audrey June Ainsworth - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 4 Wordsworth Ave. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George G. Elliott, French Polisher
    Bride's Father: Stanley Ainsworth, Salesman
    Witnesses: Denis W. Jury; D. Hargreaves
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 195, Entry 389
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Sep 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Halstead - 21, Plasterer, Bachelor, 63 George Street Nelson
Elsie Hardacre - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 68 Garden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Halstead, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Hamer Hardacre, Labourer
    Witnesses: Herbert Harry Halstead; Annie Saunders
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 195, Entry 390
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Sep 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Herbert Moorhouse - 32, Roadman, Bachelor, 2 Hurst St. Padiham
Ada English - 43, Winder, Spinster, 135 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Moorhouse, Roadman
    Bride's Father: John English, Cooper
    Witnesses: Herbert H. Moorhouse; May Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 196, Entry 391
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Sep 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Edmund Riley - 21, Builder, Bachelor, 202 Queen St. Great Harwood
Betty Gillam - 19, Light Engineering Operative, Spinster, 14 Valley Tce. Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Richard Riley, Builder's Labourer
    Bride's Father: Fred Gillam, Deceased, Coal Merchant
    Witnesses: R. Moorhouse; Eunice Sharples
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 196, Entry 392
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Sep 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Wilfred France - 23, Motor Driver, Bachelor, 18 Ingham St. Padiham
Eileen Moorhouse - 19, Winder, Spinster, 4 Back Alma Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John King France, Motor Driver
    Bride's Father: Thomas Moorhouse, Tape Labourer
    Witnesses: William Edward France; May Darbyshire
    Married by Licence by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 197, Entry 393
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Sep 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Henry Browett - 24, Mechanic, Bachelor, 36 Church Street Read
Joyce Altham - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 32 Lawrence Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur James Browett, Police Constable
    Bride's Father: James Altham, Locomotive Driver
    Witnesses: Thomas Adamson Helm; Margaret Rose Altham
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 197, Entry 394
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Nov 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Donald Turner - 22, Fitter, Bachelor, 8 Norfolk Crescent Padiham
Alice Anderton - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 63 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Richard Turner, Driver
    Bride's Father: James Anderton, Labourer
    Witnesses: Jack Heap; Ellen Anderton
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 198, Entry 395
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Dec 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Charles Lewis - 26, Machinist, Bachelor, 85 Church Street Padiham
Florence Calvert - 23, Pirn Winder, Spinster, 85 Church Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harry Dransfield Lewis, Sign Writer
    Bride's Father: James Calvert, Machinist
    Witnesses: John Lewis; Marie Calvert
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 198, Entry 396
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Dec 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James McGough - 18, R. Navy, Bachelor, 29 Hambledon St. Padiham
Agnes Doyle - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 8 Ightenhill St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Sydney McGough, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Doyle, Labourer
    Witnesses: Leonard Pringle; Edna Astin Sagar
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 199, Entry 397
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Dec 1950 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John McDonald - 58, Labourer, Widower, 36 Hammerton St. Burnley
Hetty Brown - 56, Cleaner, Spinster, 15 Thompson St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John McDonald, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Brown, Deceased, Shoe Maker
    Witnesses: Thomas Brown; Mary Brown
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 199, Entry 398
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Jan 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Dilworth - 35, Cotton Mill, Widower, 41 Garden Street Padiham
Elsie Trent - 30, Dressmaker, Spinster, 8 St. Leonards Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Dilworth, Deceased, Calico Printer
    Bride's Father: Walter Trent, Weaver
    Witnesses: Henry Starkie; Elizabeth Shepherd
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 200, Entry 399
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Brian Duxbury - 22, Police Constable, Bachelor, 206 Colne Road Brierfield
Margaret Wagner - 22, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 123 Burnley Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frederick Duxbury, Company Secretary
    Bride's Father: George Wagner, Deceased, Master Butcher
    Witnesses: Kenneth Roy Wagner; Ruth Marshall
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 200, Entry 400
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alan Ainsworth - 23, Clerk, Bachelor, 12 Pendle St. W. Sabden
Clara Holt - 19, Pinner, Spinster, 35 Bank Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Ainsworth, Deceased, Ring Jobber
    Bride's Father: John William Holt, Labourer
    Witnesses: John Haythornthwaite; Doreen Haythornthwaite
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 201, Entry 401
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James John Foley - 23, Labourer, Bachelor, 14 Thorn Street Sabden
Doreen Howarth - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Moor Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Charles Foley, Deceased, Docker
    Bride's Father: Hartley Howarth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Christopher Hackett; Miss Alice Robinson
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 201, Entry 402
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 10 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frederick Crook - 25, Plasterer, Bachelor, 299 Railway Street Nelson
Edith Ralph - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 15 St. Leonard St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frederick Crook, Weaver
    Bride's Father: William Ralph, Labourer
    Witnesses: Arthur Phillip Shutt; May Blezard
    Married by Banns by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 202, Entry 403
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Kenny - 23, Painter and Decorator, Bachelor, 85 Parliament St. Burnley
Marian Davis - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 56 Station Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Thomas Kenny, Labourer
    Bride's Father: James Davis, Lorry Driver
    Witnesses: Stephen Walton; Hazel Davis; James Davis
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 202, Entry 404
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred Cowall - 20, Leading Aircraftsman, Bachelor, 2 Dove St. Padiham
Margaret Lord - 20, Post Office Counter Clerk, Spinster, 46 Queensbury Rd. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Thomas Cowall, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Lord, Corporation Employee
    Witnesses: George Buxton Pollard; Joyce Lord
    Married by Licence by H. Skillington, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 203, Entry 405
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Bottoms - 24, Butcher, Bachelor, 10 Valley Terrace Simonstone
Ethel Barker - 24, Leather Worker, Spinster, 18 St. Leonards Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Frank Bottoms, Chauffeur
    Bride's Father: Edmund Barker, C? Caretaker
    Witnesses: Geoffrey Bottoms; Mary Ann Crossley
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 203, Entry 406
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Rose - 24, Baker, Bachelor, 235 Blackburn Road Accrington
Edna Jackson - 18, Machinist, Spinster, 61 Ingham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alexandre [sic] Rose, Railway Man
    Bride's Father: Albert Jackson, Coal Miner
    Witnesses: Derek Rose; Margaret Doherty
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 204, Entry 407
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ambrose Robert Waite - 26, Engineer's Assistant, Bachelor, 3 Dove St. Padiham
Edna Astin Morris - 27, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Ribble Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Leonard Waite, General Labourer
    Bride's Father: Edwin Morris, Deceased
    Witnesses: Harold Astin Morris; Margaret Stephens
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 204, Entry 408
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 31 Mar 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Webster - 25, Clerk, Bachelor, Stone Croft Whins Lane Simonstone
Florence Nightingale - 28, Clerk, Spinster, 13 Palmerstone Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Webster, Master Joiner
    Bride's Father: William Nightingale, Labourer
    Witnesses: Thomas Haworth; Mary Rawcliffe
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 205, Entry 409
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 May 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Margerison - 23, Heating Engineer, Bachelor, 37 Lawrence Street Padiham
Marian Wilkinson - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 3 Eccleshill Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Margerison, Miner
    Bride's Father: Herbert Wilkinson, Loom Sweeper
    Witnesses: James Margerison; Hannah Heap
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 205, Entry 410
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Jun 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Wightman - 26, Police Constable, Bachelor, 39 Wardley Avenue Little Hulton
Elsie Whitham - 23, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 82 West Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Wightman, Factory Manager
    Bride's Father: Frederick Whitham, Weaver
    Witnesses: David Knowles; Marjorie Patricia Bailey
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 206, Entry 411
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Jun 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Smith - 21, Weaver, Bachelor, 25 Walk Mill Ter. Holm in Cliviger
Ethel Mort - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 34 Cambridge Drv. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Smith, Miner
    Bride's Father: Arnold Mort, Miner
    Witnesses: Arnold Smith; Elizabeth Pilkington
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Notes: Column 6 F. S. [in margin. Minister wrote the groom's residence as 'St. John the
               Divine', and crossed it out, and the bride's residence as 'St. Leonards', also crossed
               out] Wrong column for witnesses. F. S. [in margin, referring to the witnesses signing
               in the space for the bride and groom]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 206, Entry 412
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Jun 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert McHallam - 23, Railway Worker, Bachelor, 7 John O Gaunt Street Padiham
Florence Smith - 22, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 7 John O Gaunt Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John McHallam, Coal Miner
    Bride's Father: Anthony Smith, Deceased, Dyer
    Witnesses: Andrew Ramage; Phoebe King
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 207, Entry 413
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Jun 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Ralph - 25, Engineering, Bachelor, 15 St. Leonard Street Padiham
Ethel Mary Wilkinson - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 54 Ingham Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Ralph, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wilkinson, Motor Driver
    Witnesses: George Ralph; Thomas Wilkinson; Helen Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 207, Entry 414
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jul 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Willie Thompson - 55, Clerk, Widower, 3 Cemetery Road Padiham
Jane Walmsley - 42, Weaver, Spinster, 15 Dean Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Nicholas Thompson, Deceased, Coal Dealer
    Bride's Father: James Turner Walmsley, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: James Templer; Edith Holland
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 208, Entry 415
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jul 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alban Rowland Allen - 20, R. A. F. Regiment, Bachelor, 16 Park Street Clitheroe
Jean Stevenson - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 4 Hargrove Ave. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Rowland Herbert Allen, Club Steward
    Bride's Father: Thomas James Baird, Iron Moulder
    Witnesses: Kenneth Whaites; Dorothy McCartney
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 208, Entry 416
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jul 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Norman Holt - 27, Soldier, Bachelor, 35 Bank Street Padiham
Gladys Hodgeon - 26, Weaver, Spinster, 18 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: John William Holt, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Hodgeon, Machine Operator
    Witnesses: Edward Holt; Doreen Holdgeon
    Married by Licence by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 209, Entry 417
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Jul 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Wilson - 22, Practical Builder, Bachelor, 3 Norfolk St. Nelson
Mary Cynthia Taylor - 21, Supervisor of Winding Department, Spinster, 9 Parish St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harold Wilson, Deceased, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Taylor, Signal-man
    Witnesses: George Joseph Dodd; Doreen Dodd
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 209, Entry 418
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Aug 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Stanley Baxter - 23, School Teacher, Bachelor, 32 Shakespeare Street Padiham
Gertrude Mary Holden - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 21 Grove Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Baxter, Foreman Joiner
    Bride's Father: Albert Holden, Cotton Cloth Warehouse Foreman
    Witnesses: Frank Buxton; Margaret Holden
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 210, Entry 419
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Aug 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Mitchell Lord - 26, Fitter and Turner, Bachelor, 15 Grey Street Burnley
Doreen Joan Ramsden - 23, Clerk, Spinster, 65 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Lord, Window Cleaner
    Bride's Father: Malcolm Ramsden, Caretaker
    Witnesses: Allan Lord; Eileen Morris; Alice J. Ramsden; Malcolm Ramsden
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 210, Entry 420
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Aug 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Albert Charles Tomlinson - 24, Regular Soldier, Bachelor, 55 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Nelly Massey - 23, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Cliff St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Tomlinson, Machine Operator
    Bride's Father: Robert Kay Massey, Taper
    Witnesses: Horace Helm; Alice Whittaker
    Married by Licence by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Notes: Column 4 J.S.L. [in margin, referring to the minister writing the couple's professions
               in the 'condition' column, and correcting his mistake. Bride signed her first name
               Nelly, bur minister wrote Nellie]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 211, Entry 421
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Aug 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Frank Aldred - 26, Boot & Shoe Repairer, Bachelor, 154 Railway Terrace Padiham
Mary Newell - 22, Clerk, Spinster, 26 Oat Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Walter Aldred, Loom Sweeper
    Bride's Father: Abraham Newell, General Labourer
    Witnesses: Stanley Aldred; Lily Balfour
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 211, Entry 422
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Aug 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Brogden - 26, Surveyor, Bachelor, 41 Mona Terrace Sabden
Jean Shuttleworth - 22, Civil Servant, Spinster, 16 Valley Terrace Simonstone
    Groom's Father: James Herbert Brogden, Deceased, Master Plumber
    Bride's Father: Frank Shuttleworth, Retired Schoolmaster
    Witnesses: H. Brogden; F. Shuttleworth; Iris M. Law
    Married by Banns by John Wenter, Vicar Christ Church Accrington
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 212, Entry 423
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Sep 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Fullalove - 31, Storekeeper, Bachelor, 32 Alma Street Padiham
May Gertrude Flanagan - 29, Weaver, Widow, 55 Peel Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Arthur Burnie, Deceased, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Elijah Atkinson, Labourer
    Witnesses: James Hargreaves; Edna May Hargreaves
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Notes: Column 8 Rank or Profession F.S. [in margin, referring to the minister changing groom's
               father's profession from 'Paper Mill Worker' to 'Weaver']
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 212, Entry 424
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 8 Sep 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Vincent Wilkinson - 19, L/CPL Royal Military Police, Bachelor, 3 Milton Street Padiham
Brenda Holmes - 18, Shop Assistant, Spinster, 108 Gisburn Road Barrowford
    Groom's Father: Charles Edward Wilkinson, Cotton Mill Manager
    Bride's Father: John Stewart Holmes, Road Transport Manager
    Witnesses: Edward Royal Kay; Althea Briggs
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 213, Entry 425
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Knight Scott - 31, French Polisher, Bachelor, 9 Ulster Street Burnley
Sarah Dean - 31, Weaver, Spinster, 5 Albert Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Scott, Retired Warehouseman
    Bride's Father: John William Edwin Dean, Retired Labourer
    Witnesses: Allan Haworth; Mary Ann Dean
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 213, Entry 426
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Sep 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alan Shirtcliffe - 29, Labourer, Bachelor, 60 Padiham Road Sabden
Elsie Robinson - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Oat Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Shirtcliffe, Weaver
    Bride's Father: James Robinson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Gilbert Shirtcliffe; Annie Fawcett
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 214, Entry 427
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Oct 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Cyril Holgate Hope - 49, Weaver, Widower, 23 Keith Street Burnley
Sarah Ellen Robinson - 51, Canteen Manageress, Spinster, 14 Back Shuttleworth St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John William Hope, Retired Joiner
    Bride's Father: John Wright Robinson, Deceased, Weaver
    Witnesses: Clifford Hope; Lucy Holland
    Married by Licence by F. Singleton, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 214, Entry 428
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Oct 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Henry Barnes - 29, Boiler Tender, Bachelor, 15 Padiham Road Higham
Doreen Hodgeon - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 18 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Victor Barnes, Bus Conductor
    Bride's Father: William Hodgeon, General Labourer
    Witnesses: Jack Pedder; Joan Fielding
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 215, Entry 429
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Dec 1951 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Yates Duxbury - 25, Maintenance Fitter, Bachelor, 14 Partridge Hill Street Padiham
Joan Duckworth - 21, Clerk, Spinster, Woodfield House Whins Lane Simonstone
    Groom's Father: James Charles Duxbury, Weaver (Supervisor)
    Bride's Father: James Duckworth, Poultry Farmer
    Witnesses: Raymond Leech; James Duckworth; Doreen Duckworth
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 215, Entry 430
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Jan 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Martin - 26, Cabinet Maker, Bachelor, 32 Cobden Street Padiham
Esther Porter - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 6 Mount Pleasant Padiham
    Groom's Father: Ezra Martin, Weaver
    Bride's Father: John William Porter, Foundry Worker
    Witnesses: Frank Ralph; Ethel Ralph
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 216, Entry 431
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Allan Wally - 21, Foundry Works, Bachelor, 31 Rectory Rd. Burnley
Renee Hosker - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 47 Church St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Wally, Retired Foundry Worker
    Bride's Father: Sydney Hosker, Boiler Fireman
    Witnesses: William Henry Wally; Zillah Nuttall
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 216, Entry 432
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Chrishem - 51, Labourer, Widower, 6 Lawrence St. Padiham
Jane Ellen Lindsay - 47, Weaver, Spinster, 3 Dean St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Daniel Clarkson, Deceased
    Bride's Father: James Lindsay, Spinner Retired
    Witnesses: Cecil Chrishem; Esther Brown
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 217, Entry 433
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Ralph - 27, Driver, Bachelor, 15 St. Leonard's Street Padiham
Dorothy Singleton - 18, Office Clerk, Spinster, 47 Water St. Accrington
    Groom's Father: William Ralph, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Norman Singleton, Engineer
    Witnesses: William Ralph; May Blezard
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 217, Entry 434
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 15 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Hartley Greenwood - 30, Painter & Decorator, Bachelor, 34 Kirkgate Burnley
Irene Atkinson - 33, Engineering Inspection Department, Spinster, 23 High Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Greenwood, Painter & Decorator
    Bride's Father: John Atkinson, Iron Borer
    Witnesses: Frank Jessop; Elsie Jessop
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 218, Entry 435
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Hirst - 21, Driver Salesman, Bachelor, 30 Church Street Padiham
Marjorie Thoms - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 16 Pendle Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Hirst, Deceased
    Bride's Father: John James Thoms, Power Loom Overlooker
    Witnesses: Thomas Claridge; Agnes Greenwood
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 218, Entry 436
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Fred Worthington Blackburn - 21, Clerk, Bachelor, 2 Rumley Rd. Burnley
May Eunice Law - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 12 St. Leonard's Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Mitchell Blackburn, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Law, Drawer In
    Witnesses: Richard Alwyn Blackburn; Dorothy Law
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 219, Entry 437
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Douglas Moore - 31, Highways Foreman, Bachelor, 9 Spring Lane Colne
Rosetta Greenwood - 32, Domestic Servant, Spinster, 34 Bridge Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Moore, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Jonathan Greenwood, Labourer
    Witnesses: J. L. Moore; E. E. Bradley
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 219, Entry 438
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 29 Mar 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Larkin - 27, Sheet Metal Worker, Bachelor, 21 Glen Street Burnley
Irene Spedding - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 2 Windermere Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Larkin, Decorator
    Bride's Father: Joseph Spedding, Butcher
    Witnesses: J. Larkin; J. Aldred
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 220, Entry 439
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Jun 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Aldred - 22, Power Loom Overlooker, Bachelor, 154 Railway Terrace Padiham
Edith Brady - 20, Store Assistant, Spinster, 1 Rycliffe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Willie Aldred, Loom-Sweeper
    Bride's Father: Francis John Brady, Bobbin Spinner
    Witnesses: F. J. Brady; E. Lyne
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 220, Entry 440
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Jun 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur John Clark - 20, Toolroom Fitter, Bachelor, 4 Lower Heys Oswaldtwistle
Dorothy Bell - 20, Typist, Spinster, 16 Wordsworth Av. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Clark, Confectioner
    Bride's Father: James Bell, Labourer
    Witnesses: A. Clark; A. Starkie
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 221, Entry 441
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 2 Jul 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Beardsell - 37, Time Efficiency Expert, Bachelor, 94 Victoria Rd. Padiham
Jean Devon - 26, Ward Sister, Spinster, 194 Burnley Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: John William Beardsell, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Percival Devon, Commercial Traveller
    Witnesses: Thomas Callender; P. Devon; Kathleen Devon
    Married by Banns by F. Singleton, Vicar Westin Point
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 221, Entry 442
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Jul 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Reinhold Ciesla - 27, Labourer, Bachelor, 15 Carlton Road Burnley
Elsie Farnworth - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 66 Station Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Wilus Ciesla, Mechanic
    Bride's Father: William Farnworth, Labourer
    Witnesses: Margaret Dyke; Alan Ingham
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 222, Entry 443
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Jul 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Walker Lloyd - 57, French Polisher, Bachelor, 42 Lydia St. Accrington
Elsie Martin - 57, Domestic Servant, Spinster, 10 Albert Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Lloyd, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Henry Martin, Deceased
    Witnesses: Charles Walter Lloyd; Annie Laycock
    Married by Licence by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 222, Entry 444
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Jul 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Frederick Smith - 26, Schoolmaster, Bachelor, Brentwood Barrowford Rd. Higham
Marjorie Sagar - 25, Schoolteacher, Spinster, 166 Burnley Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Smith, Wheel-wright
    Bride's Father: John William Sagar, School Attendance Officer
    Witnesses: Mildred Richardson; E. G. Smith
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 223, Entry 445
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Sep 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
William Millson Enderby - 28, Farmer, Bachelor, 201 Old Dover Road Canterbury
Alice Lee - 28, Domestic Science Teacher, Spinster, 33 Cardwell St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Herbert Millson Enderby, Retired Engineer
    Bride's Father: Victor Lee, Deceased
    Witnesses: John De Fraine Enderby; Israel Enderby; Elina Goon; Mary Ellen Lee
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 223, Entry 446
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Sep 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Brian Harris - 20, Joiner, Bachelor, 4 Top Low Sabden
Jean Holt - 17, Machine Operator, Spinster, 35 Bank St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John James Harris, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John William Holt, Miner
    Witnesses: John William Holt; Derek Warburton
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 224, Entry 447
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Sep 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Allan Marsden - 20, Fitter, Bachelor, 14 Hargrove Ave. Padiham
Winifred Robinson - 23, Winder, Spinster, 14 Hargrove Ave. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Wetherall Marsden, Deceased
    Bride's Father: William Robinson, Labourer
    Witnesses: Irene Shackleton; Harry Hindle
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 224, Entry 448
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Dec 1952 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arnold Roe - 20, Driver, Bachelor, 24 Calder Av. Billington
Olive Margaret Phelan - 19, Machine Operator, Spinster, 26 Clitheroe St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Harry Roe, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Thomas Phelan, Deceased
    Witnesses: Elizabeth Roe; Thomas De-La-Rue
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 225, Entry 449
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Feb 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Walter Jopson - 25, Shop Keeper, Bachelor, 113 Audley Range Blackburn
Carrie Dewhurst - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 34 St. John's Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Walter Jopson, Spinning Overlooker
    Bride's Father: Richard Henry Dewhurst, Tripe Dresser
    Witnesses: Richard Baverback; Edna Robinson
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 225, Entry 450
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 14 Feb 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Leslie Hayhurst - 26, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, Law Farm Simonstone
Margaret Holden - 20, Clerk, Spinster, 21 Grove Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Hayhurst, Farm Labourer
    Bride's Father: Albert Holden, Warehouse Foreman
    Witnesses: Barbara Holden; Stanley Baxter
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 226, Entry 451
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Feb 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jack Heyworth - 24, Painter, Bachelor, 234a Colne Road Burnley
Sylvia Moorhouse - 22, Machine Operator, Spinster, 3 Eskdale Gdns. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charley Heyworth, Master Painter
    Bride's Father: Herbert Moorhouse, Miner
    Witnesses: Harriet Clough; John Thomas Hays
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 226, Entry 452
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Mar 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Sidney Gregor Critchley - 35, Male Nurse, Bachelor, 24 Whipp Avenue Stenthorne
Ethel Finn - 27, Nurse, Spinster, 23 Bridge St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Critchley, Deceased, Male Nurse
    Bride's Father: Daniel Finn, Turbine Driver
    Witnesses: P. Finn; D. K. Critchley
    Married by Licence by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 227, Entry 453
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Mar 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alwyn Varley - 22, Builder, Bachelor, 60 Fishwick Parade Preston
Margaret Wilkinson - 25, Camouflage Maker, Spinster, 12 Lawrence St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: William Varley, Builder
    Bride's Father: Isaac Wilkinson, Gardener
    Witnesses: Isaac Wilkinson; F. V. Hardacre
    Married by Banns by Leonard T. Christie, Bishopric Chaplain to the Deaf
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 227, Entry 454
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Mar 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Hitchon - 23, Labourer, Bachelor, 63 Thompson St. Padiham
Margaret Lowe - 24, Sewing Machinist, Spinster, 1 Alma St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Alfred Hitchon, Machinist
    Bride's Father: William Lowe, Labourer
    Witnesses: Albert Hitchon; Eunice Lowe
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 228, Entry 455
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Mar 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Alfred Broadley - 39, Master Painter, Widower, 6 Lawrence St. Padiham
Mona Astin - 42, Spinster, The Brittania Inn Guy St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Frank Broadley, Deceased, Beamer
    Bride's Father: James Astin, Licensee
    Witnesses: D. Astin; S. Astin
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 228, Entry 456
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Apr 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
James Henry Jones - 22, Labourer, Bachelor, 1 Kinross Street Burnley
Greta May Moorhouse - 19, Tea Checker, Spinster, 1 Eskdale Gdns. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Henry Ewart Jones, Miner
    Bride's Father: Herbert Moorhouse, Miner
    Witnesses: Ellis Jones; M. R. Jones
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 229, Entry 457
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 May 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Jeffrey Wilfred Ramsden - 23, Maintenance Engineer, Bachelor, 65 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
Marion Bonnell - 21, School Teacher, Spinster, 25 Bridge Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Malcolm Ramsden, Caretaker
    Bride's Father: Thomas Henry Bonnell, Sewage Works Foreman
    Witnesses: Allan Sharp; Margaret Anne Robinson; Vida Bonnell
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 229, Entry 458
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 May 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Bramwell Archer - 24, Labourer, Bachelor, 56 Church Street Padiham
Barbara Lane - 22, Pinner, Spinster, 64 Church Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edward Archer, Deceased
    Bride's Father: James Lane, Stoker
    Witnesses: Eric Masefield; Sylvia Sugden
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 230, Entry 459
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 4 Jul 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harry Helm - 27, Driver, Bachelor, 4 Scott Street Burnley
Joan Fielding - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 46 Garden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Helm, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Harry Fielding, Deceased
    Witnesses: A. Anderson; H. Patefield
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 230, Entry 460
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Jul 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Dixon Ratcliffe - 31, Machinery Packer, Bachelor, 36 Ightenhill St. Padiham
Elizabeth Mary Atkinson - 29, Wire Heald Knitter, Spinster, 11 Allerton St. Burnley
    Groom's Father: Dixon Ratcliffe, Spindle-Setter
    Bride's Father: Charles Atkinson, Deceased
    Witnesses: A. W. Clayton; T. Atkinson
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 231, Entry 461
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 1 Aug 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Vincent Gerrard Pilkington - 24, Motor-Driver, Bachelor, 17 Beech St. Padiham
Margaret Rose Bennett - 22, Jute-Baler, Spinster, 69 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Pilkington, Deceased, Motor-Driver
    Bride's Father: Jack Bennett, Steam-Roller Driver
    Witnesses: J. Lord; B. J. Bennett
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 231, Entry 462
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Aug 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Hinton Robertson Mathers - 31, Motor Driver, Bachelor, Mill[a]n Cottage Lump[h]anan Aberdeenshire
Catherine Holt - 27, Ring Spinner, Spinster, 35 Bank Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Mathers, Retired Farmer
    Bride's Father: John William Holt, Miner
    Witnesses: T. A. Allison; M. Bleasdale
    Married by Licence by R. Probart, Curate
    Notes: [Groom's residence written by minister as 'Millon Cottage Lumplanan', but transcriber
               believes it should be 'Millan Cottage Lumphanan']
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 232, Entry 463
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Sep 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Allan Sharp - 24, Millwright, Bachelor, 68 Ingham St. Padiham
Margaret Anne Robinson - 22, Schoolteacher, Spinster, 7 Burns Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Charles Sharp, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Arthur Welbourn Robinson, Engineer
    Witnesses: H. Sharp; Marion Ramsden
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 232, Entry 464
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Sep 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Fullalove - 33, Engineer, Bachelor, 3 Parish Street Padiham
Ellen Anderton - 28, Weaver, Spinster, 63 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Fullalove, Engineer
    Bride's Father: James Anderton, Labourer
    Witnesses: Charles Rotherham; Doris Anderton
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 233, Entry 465
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Sep 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Kenneth Alan O'Hara - 25, Steel Metal Worker, Bachelor, 17 Wordsworth Avenue Padiham
Jean Astin - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 26 High Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Luke O'Hara, Deceased, Driver
    Bride's Father: James Astin, Labourer
    Witnesses: Alexander Anderson; Margaret Astin
    Married by Banns by J. S. Lawton, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 233, Entry 466
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Sep 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Samuel Robinson - 22, Miner, Bachelor, 20 Adamson Street Padiham
Brenda Scott - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 3 Tennyson Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Samuel Robinson, Miner
    Bride's Father: Walter Scott, Miner
    Witnesses: William Kenyon; Walter Scott
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 234, Entry 467
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Nov 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Colin Wilkinson - 29, Confectioner, Bachelor, 41 Victoria Road Padiham
Margaret Kathleen Hayhurst - 20, Cutter, Spinster, Hacking Farm Whins Lane Simonstone
    Groom's Father: John Wilkinson, Confectioner {Retired}
    Bride's Father: Charles Hayhurst, Agricultural Worker
    Witnesses: J. Woods; B. Bancroft
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 234, Entry 468
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Dec 1953 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Yates Brindle - 20, Plumber, Bachelor, 30 Liverpool Road Burnley
Joyce Hill Stephenson - 19, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 6 Rycliffe Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edmund Brindle, Loomer
    Bride's Father: Harry Hill, Labourer
    Witnesses: Ronald Settle; Florence Hill Stephenson
    Married by Banns by Reginald Hugh Cadman, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 235, Entry 469
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Jan 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Keith Astin - 18, Cloth looker, Bachelor, 62 Stockbridge Rd. Padiham
Barbara Lee - 17, Cotton Operative, Spinster, 26 Windermere Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Albert Ezra Astin, Cloth Examiner
    Bride's Father: Vincent Lee, Motor Driver
    Witnesses: Keith Hindle; Alwyn Mary Heys
    Married by Licence by Reginald Hugh Cadman, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 235, Entry 470
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 30 Jan 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Allan Butterworth - 20, Labourer, Bachelor, 36 Pheasantford St. Burnley
Sheila Mary Kelly - 20, Cook, Spinster, 69 Garden St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Norman Butterworth, Deceased, Shuttle Maker
    Bride's Father: Edgar Roy Kelly, Painter
    Witnesses: Edward Hutchinson; Corinne Kelly
    Married by Banns by Reginald Hugh Cadman, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 236, Entry 471
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Feb 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Adam Spiring - 31, Turbine Driver, Bachelor, 96 Victoria Rd. Padiham
Brenda Pate - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 11 Ingham St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Spiring, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Arthur Pate, Weaver
    Witnesses: C. Robinson; Prudence Helm
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 236, Entry 472
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Feb 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Joseph Hosker - 23, Labourer, Bachelor, 26 Berry St. Padiham
Jean Fegan - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 28 Hargrove Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Hosker, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Henry Fegan, Iron Moulder
    Witnesses: William Alexander Hosker; June Fegan
    Married by Banns by Reginald Hugh Cadman, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 237, Entry 473
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 27 Feb 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Harrison - 24, Postman, Bachelor, 2 Denbigh Grove Burnley
Jean Heys - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 144 Railway Terrace Padiham
    Groom's Father: Matthew Harrison, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Valery Heys, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: Dorothy Ditch; Alan Taft
    Married by Banns by R. Probart, Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 237, Entry 474
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Mar 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Tom Worsley Nelson - 31, Gents Outfitter, Bachelor, The Bungalow Grange Rd. Constables Rawtenstall
Joan Sedgwick - 21, Cotton Weaver, Spinster, 21 Barley St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Joseph Henry Nelson, Iron Found[er]
    Bride's Father: John Sedgwick, Size Taper
    Witnesses: James Driver; Olga Whittaker
    Married by Banns by Ronald Howarth, Assistant Curate S. John's Gannow
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 238, Entry 475
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 6 Mar 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert James Patrick - 26, Stock Control Clerk, Bachelor, 144 Venner Rd. Sydenham London SE26
Althea Briggs - 22, Typist, Spinster, 12 Cemetery Rd. Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert James Patrick, Deceased
    Bride's Father: Edward Briggs, Commercial Traveller
    Witnesses: John Reeves Williams; Brenda Wilkinson
    Married by Banns by Ronald Howarth, Assistant Curate S. John's Gannow
    Notes: (1} R. H. [in margin, for small correction by minister to bride's name]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 238, Entry 476
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 13 Mar 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Geoffrey Thoseby - 22, Farm Labourer, Bachelor, High Whittaker Farm Padiham
Muriel Sedgwick - 16, Weaver, Spinster, 2 Guy St. Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Thoseby, Dyer
    Bride's Father: Amos Ingham Sedgwick, Painter & Decorator
    Witnesses: Gordon Thoseby; Brenda Miller
    Married by Banns by Reginald Hugh Cadman, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 239, Entry 477
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Apr 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Kenneth Law - 24, Lorry Driver, Bachelor, 27 Ruskin Avenue Padiham
Constance Hasty - 19, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Thomas Law, Painter & Decorator
    Bride's Father: Harry Hasty, Weaver
    Witnesses: Ronald Crook; Doreen Law
    Married by Banns by Reginald Hugh Cadman, Vicar
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 239, Entry 478
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 17 Apr 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Peter Robertson - 22, Weaver, Bachelor, 29 Ingham Street Padiham
Brenda Royle - 20, Machinist, Spinster, 29 Ingham Street
    Groom's Father: William Robertson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: George Royle, Mechanic
    Witnesses: Clifford Royle; Freda Galey
    Married by Banns by F. Irwin, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 240, Entry 479
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 24 Apr 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Lawrence Jackson - 26, Farmer, Bachelor, Sough Pitt Farm Guide Nr. Blackburn
Freda Mary Lee - 26, Clerk, Spinster, County House Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Ernest Jackson, Farmer
    Bride's Father: Fred Lee, Retired Road Foreman
    Witnesses: Leslie Derbyshire Walling; Lucy Lee
    Married by Banns by F. Irwin, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 240, Entry 480
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 5 Jun 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Lawrence Albert Whalley - 21, Electrician, Bachelor, 412 Padiham Road Burnley
Joyce Smith - 19, Sales Assistant, Spinster, 22 Church Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: John Abel Whalley, Licensed Victualler (Retired)
    Bride's Father: Walter Smith, Master Baker
    Witnesses: John Peter Whalley; W. Smith; Alison L. Hornby
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 241, Entry 481
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 19 Jun 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Clifford Snowden - 22, Cabinet Maker, Bachelor, 29 Victoria Road
Doris Smith - 21, Pirn Winder, Spinster, 41 Cardwell Street
    Groom's Father: William Snowden, Weaver
    Bride's Father: Sydney Smith, Builder
    Witnesses: Leslie Waite; Edith Cook; Sydney Smith
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Notes: (1) C.E.R. One register only [in margin, referring to the re-writing of the word
               'Road' in groom's address]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 241, Entry 482
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 3 Jul 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Hood Parker - 21, Boot-Shoe Repairer, Bachelor, 16 Fern Street Nelson
Alwyn Mary Heys - 22, Yarn-Tester, Spinster, Beech House Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Richard Arthur Parker, Warehouse-man
    Bride's Father: Jack Heys, Foreman Painter
    Witnesses: John Wood; Anne Cynthia Webster
    Married by Banns by G. R. Povey, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 242, Entry 483
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 31 Jul 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Harold Hallworth - 27, Teacher, Bachelor, 20 Ingham Street Padiham
Jean Kenny - 23, Teacher, Spinster, 8 Derwent Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Elisha Hallworth, Auxiliary Plant Attendant
    Bride's Father: Thomas Edward Kenny, Labourer
    Witnesses: J. R. Stirling; F. E. Kenny; Jean F. Rodde
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 242, Entry 484
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Aug 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Terence Clarke - 20, Coach Builder, Bachelor, 70 Scotland Road Blackburn
Ruth Lancaster - 20, Telephonist, Spinster, 35 Grove Lane Padiham
    Groom's Father: Ernest Clarke, Lorry Driver
    Bride's Father: Charles Lancaster, Motor Driver
    Witnesses: Derek B. Clarke; Edith Rayton; C. Lancaster
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Notes: (1) C.E.R. [in margin, referring to correcting the groom's first name from Terrence
               to Terence]
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 243, Entry 485
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 21 Aug 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Ronald Arthur Peat - 20, Loom Sweeper, Bachelor, 16 Ightenhill Street Padiham
Jean Stacey - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 7 Warwick Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: Arthur Peat, Deceased, Labourer
    Bride's Father: John Stacey, Loom Sweeper
    Witnesses: W. Monks; M. O'Dowd; J. Stacey
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 243, Entry 486
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Sep 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Bernard George Hillary - 31, Radio Mechanic, Bachelor, 93 Manchester Road Nelson
Jean Moorhouse - 25, Weaver, Spinster, 67 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Hillary, Deceased, Bookseller
    Bride's Father: George Moorhouse, Lorry Driver
    Witnesses: Albert Counsell; Phoebe King; G. Moorhouse
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 244, Entry 487
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Arthur Porter - 21, Storekeeper, Bachelor, 6 Horne Street Padiham
Florence Duerden - 18, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Berkeley Crescent Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Silverwood Porter, Machinist
    Bride's Father: John Duerden, Deceased, Silk Weaver
    Witnesses: C. Mitmanski; Dorothy Law
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 244, Entry 488
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Whiteside - 20, Miner, Bachelor, Higher White Lea Cottage Fence
Ivy Denson - 22, Weaver, Spinster, 9 Hargrove Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Whiteside, Deceased, Greengrocer
    Bride's Father: Richard Denson, Labourer
    Witnesses: J. H. Cooke; R. Denson; J. Lord
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 245, Entry 489
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Sep 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
George Howard - 24, Weaver, Bachelor, 31 Warwick Drive Padiham
Milagnos Vega Perez - 25, Stenciller, Spinster, Arborie's Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Leonard Howard, Miner
    Bride's Father: Felipe Perez, Deceased, Soldier
    Witnesses: W. Howard; M. C. V. Hanafiah
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 245, Entry 490
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Sep 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Charles Eric Hodgson - 21, Clerk, Bachelor, 5 Waddington Street Padiham
Alison Lilian Hornby - 20, Bank Clerk, Spinster, 6 Haugh Avenue Simonstone
    Groom's Father: Charles Hodgson, Deceased, Engineer
    Bride's Father: James Hornby, Superintendent Registrar
    Witnesses: B. Walkinson; James Hornby; M. Riding
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 246, Entry 491
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 9 Oct 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Evan Owen Jones - 41, Shipping Agent, Bachelor, 52 Vivian Way London N.2
Anne Wadeson - 33, Nurse, Spinster, 30 Blackburn Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Owen Evan Jones, Shipping Agent
    Bride's Father: Thomas Wadeson, Cotton Sales Manager
    Witnesses: John Ferguson Brown; Mary Turner
    Married by Banns by G. R. Povey, Officiating Minister
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 246, Entry 492
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 16 Oct 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Peter Pearson - 31, Labourer, Bachelor, 28 James Street Padiham
Elizabeth Pilkington - 24, Weaver, Spinster, 32 Cambridge Drive Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Pearson, Deceased, Boiler-Sealer
    Bride's Father: John William Pilkington, Deceased, Labourer
    Witnesses: C. Pearson; B. Pilkington
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 247, Entry 493
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Oct 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Richard Denson - 23, Moulder, Bachelor, 9 Hargrove Avenue Padiham
Eileen McGough - 19, Winder, Spinster, 121 Thompson Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Richard Denson, Labourer
    Bride's Father: William Robert McGough, Tape Labourer
    Witnesses: Henry Denson; W. R. McGough; Margaret McGough
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 247, Entry 494
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 25 Oct 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert Nicholas Cooke - 21, Work Study Clerk, Bachelor, 24 Sabden Road Higham
Gladys Darbyshire - 19, Winder, Spinster, 2 Langdale Road Padiham
    Groom's Father: Robert Hartley Cooke, Deceased, Butcher
    Bride's Father: Peter Darbyshire, Miner
    Witnesses: Mary G. Fraser; Irene Darbyshire; P. Darbyshire
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 248, Entry 495
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 20 Nov 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Roy James Allam - 22, Electrician, Bachelor, 58 Newhouse Road Marton Blackpool
Hilda Beardsell - 21, Civil Servant, Spinster, 27 Milton Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Arthur Allam, Fitter
    Bride's Father: Willie Beardsell, Mill Manager
    Witnesses: L. Costain; W. Beardsell; C. Coates
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 248, Entry 496
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Dec 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Raymond Armitage - 26, Cotton Machinist, Bachelor, 14 Thorn Street Sabden
Jane Fegan - 21, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Hargrove Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: Morris Armitage, Labourer
    Bride's Father: Joseph Henry Fegan, Gas Worker
    Witnesses: T. O'Donoghue; D. Fegan; J. Fegan
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 249, Entry 497
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 11 Dec 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Thomas Townley - 20, Apprentice Engineer, Bachelor, Roebuck Hotel Haslingden
Doreen Metcalfe - 21, Pirn Winder, Spinster, 4 Cobden Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: James Townley, Deceased, Publican
    Bride's Father: John Metcalfe, Turbine Driver
    Witnesses: W. H. Mason; John Metcalfe; M. Atkinson
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 249, Entry 498
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 18 Dec 1954 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
John Brian Morris - 20, Apprentice Moulder, Bachelor, 73 Church Street Padiham
Margaret Evelyn Astin - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 13 Green Street Padiham
    Groom's Father: Edmund Morris, Iron Founder
    Bride's Father: Leonard Astin, Gas Stoker
    Witnesses: John Mercer; Kathleen M. Morris
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 250, Entry 499
    Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 26 Feb 1955 St Leonard, Padiham, Lancashire
Robert George Pickering - 24, Cotton Spinner, Bachelor, 2 Bury Row Sabden
Doreen Fegan - 20, Weaver, Spinster, 25 Hargrove Avenue Padiham
    Groom's Father: George Arthur Pickering, Deceased, House Painter
    Bride's Father: Joseph Henry Fegan, Gas Worker
    Witnesses: J. Hosker; J. Fegan; Margaret Fegan
    Married by Banns by Clarence E. Rogerson, Assistant Curate
    Register: Marriages 1938 - 1955, Page 250, Entry 500
    Source: Original Parish Register

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