Another sunny day in the north of England... good thing it warmed up to 55 degrees that day!
The obelisk in Preston's Market and its steps have seen modern day prophets proclaim the gospel from its steps!
This building off Market Square in Preston dates to Shakespeare's time and its only recent update is two pretty ladies decorating it's exterior!
Racing to the River Ribble... just like the original converts in 1837.
A plaque erected celebrating the first Latter-day Saints in Great Britain.
Our wonderful guides for the history tour... Martin and Judith Cook.
Sister Jones and Judith Cook on the path to the original baptismal site of the first baptisms in England on the River Ribble in Preston.
Heber C. Kimball baptized George Watt after he won the race across this bridge to be the first convert baptism in England in 1837. The site is just on the far side of the river past this bridge where nearly 7000 people witnessed the first baptisms. Malcolm Adcock, Assistant Director of Public Affairs for Europe, and Dan reflect on the banks of the River Ribble.
Do you remember the letter President Hinckley received from his father that told him "to forget yourself and go to work?" Here's where he received the letter in Preston while on his mission in 1933. President Hinckley said it changed the course of his life.
Sister Joyce in Downham.
The Asheton family has owned this estate since the mid-1500s. Lord Clitheroe's family members have been in the House of Commons, House of Lords, Privy Council, and financiers for the Queen. Nearby Pendle Hill is notable as the place George Fox (founder of the Quaker movement) received his vision about a great people being gathered in various places.
The village of Downham.
Is Elder Jones happy to be in Downham?
Downham is lovely... tenants still pay rents to the Lord and Lady with a waiting list to live there.
See any satellite dishes, telephone wires, modern conveniences? Lord Clitheroe has kept the village and his estate of 3000 acres as it was 150 years ago.
Brother and Sister Cook explaining the significance of Downham.
Evidently a most prestigious award...
The place of honor... England's Best Loo!
Walking where prophets walked... and in the rain.
Sister Jones in the church cemetery in Downham.
We believe it was Queen Elizabeth who stated that this was the most beautiful view from a church porch in all of England.
Please meet the most gracious Lord and Lady Clitheroe at their present home in Downham. Charming, urbane, friendly, witty are terms that can describe these two wonderful individuals! A five minute visit turned into thirty-five minutes as well as a most generous invitation to visit them after they return from a short holiday next week. Lord and Lady Clitheroe have a great deal of respect for the church and its interest in Downham.
Leaving Downham after an expertly guided tour by the Cooks... with the exception of a paved road. It is just like it was in 1838 when Heber C. Kimball baptized nearly 100 people in just one short visit.
Celebrating Sister Joan Peck's birthday at Truffles in Chorley with the Reeses, Cooks, Joneses, Malcolm Adcock and Hollie McKee
Enjoying the spirit of the Preston temple on the grounds just outside the temple.
Manchester with the YSA on Saturday, the 24th of May
These YSA came from Leeds, Huddersfield, Chester and Manchester to understand how to be effective spokespersons for the church online and in person.
Malcolm, Hollie, Sister and Elder Jones offer tips on Messaging, Bridging and Responding in appropriate ways.
A photo of a true English gentleman... Malcolm is always respectful, appropriate and gracious!
Training Young Single Adults to be online social media responders. They are committing themselves to help monitor misconceptions about the church in the UK on social media. Most are returned missionaries... all are amazing!
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