Completion of Tower: Church of St Thomas Radcliffe

Although William Walker had prepared plans for the tower, lack of money delayed its construction. Further fund raising commenced in 1868 and work on the tower began in 1870. Built at a cost of £1,800, the tower was completed on 25 February 1871. The Bury Times described it as "being of excellent character and will compare favourably with any in the district." Supervising architects Cunliffe and Freeman of Bolton. Contractors A. Pilling of Bolton and J. Allen of Radcliffe. The tower was designed to hold a peal of bells but has never contained more than one.