Antley Wesleyan Chapel, Blackburn Road, Accrington
ANTLEY - On 5th inst the corner stone of a new Wesleyan Chapel, at Antley, was laid in the presence of a large number of visitors. The chapel is designed in the Italian style of architecture, and is arranged to accommodate 600 persons. The front has a central portico, the whole height of the building, with semi-circular arches. The ashlar is from Burnley and the coarse stone from local quarries. The interior has a gallery with semi-circular ends; the orchestra is formed in an arched recess over the minister’s vestry. The following persons are the contractors for the work: Mr William Ramsbottom for the masonry; Mr J Riley, carpentry and joinery; Mr E Wilkinson, slating; Mr W Balshaw, plumbing and glazing; Messrs J Cronkshaw and Son, plastering; and Mr S Foster, painting. The cost will be about £2,400. The architect is Mr William Waddington of Burnley. [The Architect 19 March 1870 page 144]
ANTLEY, NEAR ACCRINGTON—A new Wesleyan chapel, in the Italian style of architecture, was opened at the above place on Thursday, May 11. The building is from the designs of Mr. Waddington, of Burnley; the cost will be £2,500, accommodation being provided for 600 persons. [Builder 1 July 1871 page 512]
Chapel sited at the junction of Blackburn Road and Wesley Street Accrington. Now demolished and replaced with a new Methodist church on the same site. The 1892 OS map indicates a Boys’ and Girls, School on Wesley Street (also demolished) and Infants’ School in addition to the chapel. Badly damaged by fire 17 January 1875. Restored and re-opened November 1875.
Reference The Architect. Volume III 19 March 1870 page 144
Reference Builder 1 July 1871 page 512