Historic churches · North West England
Cross Street Chapel
In or near Manchester.
Cross Street Chapel — church in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cross Street Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.4817°, -2.2444°.
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Official information
Cross Street Chapel is a historic chapel located in Manchester, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the chapel's interior and learn about its history and significance in the local community.
From the Wikipedia article
Cross Street Chapel is a Unitarian church in central Manchester, England. It is a member of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, the umbrella organisation for British Unitarians.
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Background
History
The Act of Uniformity 1662 imposed state control on religion by regulating the style of worship in the Church of England. However, many clergy rejected the restrictions, and of the 2000 ministers who were ejected from the established church, Henry Newcome established his own congregation that same year. In April 1693 a new meeting-house was proposed. Ground was bought on 20 June at Plungen's Meadow (now Cross Street); the building was begun on 18 July, a gallery was added as a private speculation by agreement dated 12 February 1694, and the meeting-house was opened by Newcome on 24 June 1694. The "Dissenters' Meeting House" holds a special place in the growth of nonconformism within the…
Description
The present structure dates from 1997. The Gaskell Room of the new building houses a collection of memorabilia of novelist Elizabeth Gaskell.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4817, -2.2444
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M2 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- +44 161 833 9833
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5188415 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cross Street Chapel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cross Street Chapel Manchester (1835).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cross Street Chapel?
- Cross Street Chapel is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M2 1HL), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Cross Street Chapel?
- Cross Street Chapel — church in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cross Street Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M2 1HL.
- Is Cross Street Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Cross Street Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cross Street Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M2 1HL.