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Death of Rev H W Parkinson Shocks Congrational Body
The Rev H W Parkinson of Rochdale died suddenly on Thursday August 20 after a recent illness and a prior bowels hemorrhage. Born in 1825 in Russia, he rose to prominence as a preacher writer and platform speaker, leaving a widow and eight children. His funeral procession drew hundreds, with tributes from Milton Church and regional figures.
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H. W.atkinace
Rochdale
Blackpool
Parkinson
Rochdale Observer
Gentleman
William Parkinson
Russia
England
Hull
Thomas Stratton
Coward College
London University
Ellerby
Providence Chapel
Milton Congregational Church
Gilbert Haworth
Joseph Bardsley
H. W. Parkinson
Milton Church
E. C. Lewis
T. Green
Ashton
G. R. Williams
John Bright