Bamford Chapel and Norden URC. Illustrated talk at 2pm. Come take a look around this historic building and find out more about it's fascinating history.
Norden Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5PQ
The talk will take place at 2pm on Sat 7th and Sun 8th Sept and will last approx hour. Take the opportunity to have a look around and browse some of the archives, dating back over 223 years. This year marks 10 years since the congregation from Norden URC joined Bamford Chapel. Information on this church will also be on display. Learn about some of the people associated with the chapel. What is the connection with the writers of the St James Bible? How is the chapel connected to the first war photographer and royal photographer? The first Rochdale MP was from Bamford Chapel. Sir Robert Kay Shuttleworth, one of the founders of our education system first attended Sunday School here. Information on the war dead from WW1 will be available. Find out where they lived and worked and about their family connections. Refreshments will be available.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1pm to 4pm, illustrated talk at 2pm
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1pm to 4pm, illustrated talk at 2pm
Location & directions
Norden Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5PQ
- Directions:
- If arriving by car, please park on the large car park situated across from chapel on Norden Road. There are a few disabled parking spaces to the rear of the building. If coming by public transport, the closest bus stops are situated on Bury and Rochdale Old Road
- Contact on day:
- Louise
- Telephone number:
- +447599343923
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
For a village chapel, you will be surprised at the influence those associated with the chapel have had nationally.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
