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photo
by kind permission of Frank Woolrych |
The
church was formed first by a group who met at Rodwell
End, Stansfield, after having purchased the Baptist Chapel
there in 1808. The congregation moved down to the valley
in 1873 to build a brand new chapel at Springside. The
foundation stone was laid 26th July 1873 and the chapel
opened its doors on 15th. October 1874. The chapel was
designed by Mr. Waddington in the Lombardic style and
cost in excess of £3000. |
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last service took place on 12th december 1954, although
the church records continued until 1959, after which the
building was demolished. The stained glass window was
removed and given to Mankinholes Chapel, later ending
up at Lumbutts Chapel.
The
site is now a derelict piece of land, fenced off from
the public, and full of wild life and trees. |
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