DidsburyURC is a relatively new name for a church with a long and complex history. 5 churches, 4 Presbyterian and 1 Congregational originally, have gradually merged over the years to make Didsbury URC what it was on June 4th 2023 when it closed and became part of Cornerstone URC.
In date order of opening:
Grosvenor Square Presbyterian Church 1850- 1940
Victoria Presbyterian Church, Withington 1869 -1972
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Longsight Presbyterian Church 1870-1960/1
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Withington Cogregational Church 1880-1979
Palatine Rd. Congregational Church, Withington
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St. Aidan's Presbyterian Church/Grosvenor St. Aidan's URC/Didsbury URC 1901-2023
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