- When the Monastery was built Gorton was a mainly rural society, but as industry grew in the area (such as Beyer Peacock locomotive engineers, and 'Gorton...
- Lorraine Worsley-Carter discovers the story behind Gorton Monastery and how a gift from Salford is adding to its history.
- Elaine Griffiths MBE, chief executive of the Monastery of St Francis and Gorton Trust, describes the powerful effect the monastery has had on her life.
- The foundation stone for the church was laid in 1866 and completed in 1872; it closed for worship in 1989. Who owns Gorton Monastery?
- Gorton Monastery, is a 19th century former Franciscan Friary in Gorton, in east Manchester, England.
- I grew up in the shadow of Gorton Monastery. ... And while the inside mirrored the finest cathedral, the Friars had a life suited to their monastic traditions.
- Ed Glinert is back at Gorton Monastery delivering talks. ... To book, please contact the Monastery on 0161 223 3211. Gorton was once the workshop of the world.
- Gorton monastery today for lunch with my mum and a healing thing that we didn’t rate. Nice to spend some time with my mum though.
- The site of Gorton Monastery was intentionally set on this line. When it was first built in 1872 the Parish of Gorton had a congregation of 300 persons.
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