In 1838 the Walmersley ecclesiastical parish was formed by sub-dividing the ancient, larger Bury parish. A church was built beside what was then the 'new' road but in 1883 the present church, a neo-gothic design by Maxwell and Tuke was built.
In 1838, the Walmersley ecclesiastical parish was established by separating from the larger Bury parish. A church was constructed near what was then known as the 'new' road, but in 1883, a new church with a neo-gothic design by Maxwell and Tuke was constructed.