Unitarian / Welsh Baptist Chapel Manchester
Another hidden gem based in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester.
The chapel was designed by Sir Charles Barry, shortly before he designed the Palace of Westminster. It was constructed between 1837 and 1839 out of sandstone, with a slate roof. It is in English neogothic style.
In 2006 it had its’ roof removed for safety reasons and although Grade 2 listed – it is on the buildings at risk register.
It is a chapel, which means that it was used for marriages, burial rites and baptisms but not internment – hence no graveyard.
Over the years it has been used by Jehovahs witnesses, as a Labour church and most recently an Islamic academy. An adjoining building – formerly a Sunday school is still used for this purpose.
I’ve planned to hit this place for ages, it was a sunny day and after a model shoot – I took a lady friend there and stripped her of her Urbex virginity.
It’s a real mess in there and surprisingly overgrown for 4 years of emptiness and the elements taking hold. Careful footing is required and don’t eat your lunch upstairs because the pigeon crap has well and truly taken over.
The real centrepiece is the moulded rose window on the east wall.
Another hidden gem based in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester.
The chapel was designed by Sir Charles Barry, shortly before he designed the Palace of Westminster. It was constructed between 1837 and 1839 out of sandstone, with a slate roof. It is in English neogothic style.
In 2006 it had its’ roof removed for safety reasons and although Grade 2 listed – it is on the buildings at risk register.
It is a chapel, which means that it was used for marriages, burial rites and baptisms but not internment – hence no graveyard.
Over the years it has been used by Jehovahs witnesses, as a Labour church and most recently an Islamic academy. An adjoining building – formerly a Sunday school is still used for this purpose.
I’ve planned to hit this place for ages, it was a sunny day and after a model shoot – I took a lady friend there and stripped her of her Urbex virginity.
It’s a real mess in there and surprisingly overgrown for 4 years of emptiness and the elements taking hold. Careful footing is required and don’t eat your lunch upstairs because the pigeon crap has well and truly taken over.
The real centrepiece is the moulded rose window on the east wall.