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Photo-a-Day  (Sunday, 14th February, 2021)

Only change is eternal


Only change is eternal
The old Christ Church Chapel on Bolton Rd, Aspull. I wonder if the intention is to rebuild it or replace it? Everything changes with time.

Photo: Dennis Seddon  (Sony DSC-WX500)
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Comment by: walt (nth Yorkshire) on 14th February 2021 at 08:28

Good reminder of how it once was Dennis. I remember from childhood it was where Alf Leigh the farmer - cum - butcher lived. Where we live now I have noticed a trend to demolish bungalows then replace with two or more three storey houses, building land is very valuable.

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 14th February 2021 at 08:41

I hope it is left where it is and renovated. It would make a lovely home.

Comment by: Gary on 14th February 2021 at 08:52

Lived on Bolton Road 1951 -55 and 1963-69; that chapel house used to intrigue me.
There are a few of these around Cumbria and Co Durham but not as popular as they were in the 1980s, mainly due to high ceilings and heating issues.
Interesting one, Dennis.

Comment by: Brendell on 14th February 2021 at 10:07

Used to visit family friends who lived in this bungalow, probably late 50's early 60's. Brian & Betty who ran the hardware store at the top of the high street in Hindley at that time. Lovely garden. Fond memories

Comment by: Veronica on 14th February 2021 at 12:30

I wonder what happened to the stained glass windows. It would have been a pity to get rid of them especially the round one. It looks nice and secluded around the building.

Comment by: Edna on 14th February 2021 at 15:49

It would be a shame to demolish this, and re build.

Comment by: Mick on 14th February 2021 at 18:28

Best thing to do with old buildings is to knock them flat and start again with something bigger and with all the mod cons.

Comment by: f on 14th February 2021 at 21:16

So much so for a sacred ground,
where once prayer hands reached to Heaven,
and choral voices and brethren cast,
opened their lungs like a high seas mast,
spreading their voices to sing with praise,
as seagulls hung on a brisk wind wave ,
and the captain's pause read the sermons words,
Gods own promise that the angels heard,
to a brethren's wait , left a Heaven bird...

Comment by: Kim on 15th February 2021 at 08:14

Mick seems to know the price of everything and the value of nothing........

Comment by: Brain Glazebrook on 18th February 2021 at 19:36

Where is this on Bolton Road?

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