A MAN from Cheshire is hoping Citizen readers can solve the mystery behind a bible he unearthed in his father's attic.

It was only after both his parents passed away that Alan McFall, from Marple, made the discovery.

He was shocked to discover that the religious artefact contained a handwritten note with the name "Mr E Haydock, St Paul's Sunday School, Blackburn, 1877" written inside the front cover.

Although Mr McFall works in Blackburn his family have no connections with the town and he doesn't know where the bible came from.

Another clue to the identity of the original owner is in a printed sticker which also appears inside the front cover.

It reads: "In remembrance of Wm Salisbury of Limbrick House, who died February 19th 1877."

The leather-bound bible is the standard authorised version and measures about four by six inches.

Mr McFall said: "I have absolutely no idea how it came to be stored in my father's attic. He was born in Crewe and spent the rest of his life in Cheshire. It is only by coincidence that I work in Blackburn because we have no family ties in the town.

"I hope someone can throw some light on the mystery because this bible could be of sentimental value to someone."

Mr McFall has contacted St Paul's Parish in Blackburn but no one can identify the names in the bible.

Anyone with information which could help can contact Mr McFall through the Citizen Newsdesk on 01254 671241.

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