Where is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?

Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 2AP), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.

How do I get to Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?

The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 2AP.

Who owns Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?

Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is owned by | current_tenants =.

Is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading a listed building?

Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading free to visit?

Yes, Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is free to enter.

How do I get to Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?

The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 2AP.

Chapels · South East England

Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading

In or near Sonning.

Free admission

Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading — former nonconformist chapel in Reading, UK.

Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading, chapels in South East England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Reading · 0.4 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Broad Street Independent Chapel in Reading, the nearest railway station is Reading, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the chapel is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is RG1 2AP.

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Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is a chapel in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4971943. Wikidata describes it as: "former nonconformist chapel in Reading, UK". Coordinates: 51.4553°, -0.9738°.

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Official information

Sub89 is a venue in Reading known for hosting live music, stand-up comedy, and club nights. It features a variety of performances from both emerging and established artists.

From the Wikipedia article

Broad Street Independent Chapel is a former nonconformist chapel dating from 1707. It is situated in Broad Street, now the principal shopping street of the English town of Reading. The building has been reused as a branch of the Waterstone's chain of bookshops. The building is a Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The main building was built in 1707, but was rebuilt in about 1800 and is set back from Broad Street. The interior is roughly square with encircling galleries, and a domed ceiling with modillion cornice. The central window of north gallery has stained glass copy of Burne-Jones's "Light of the World". Later additions were made to the side and rear of the original building. Historic England says its interior is 'a good example of a galleried non-conformist chapel in a prosperous market town'. In 1892 a separate frontage building was built along the building line of Broad Street, with an arch surmounted by a tower, itself capped by octagonal turret, and flanked by two shops. In 1994 after the…

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Coordinates: 51.4553, -0.9738
District: Reading
Parish: Reading, unparished area
Postcode: RG1 2AP
Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
Nearest railway station: Reading — 0.4 km
Opening: Wednesday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Friday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM; other days available for hire

Sources

wikidata: Q4971963 (CC0)
wikipedia: Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Broad Street Independent Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1163729.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?: Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 2AP), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
What is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?: Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading — former nonconformist chapel in Reading, UK.
How do I get to Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?: The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 2AP.
Who owns Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?: Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is owned by | current_tenants =.
Is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading a listed building?: Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading free to visit?: Yes, Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading is free to enter.
How do I get to Broad Street Independent Chapel, Reading?: The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 2AP.