Brinklow United Reform Church Broad Street Brinklow Warwickshire

BRINKLOW NONCONFORMISTS - The scheme includes the erection of a chapel to accommodate 160 people, the inside measurements being 35 feet 6 inches depth and 26 feet frontage. Facing the Lutterworth-Coventry main road the new chapel will be a distinctly pretty addition to the buildings of the village. The elevation will be carried out in red brick with sandstone facings and stone dressings. Mr. W. H. Hattrell, of Coventry, who has designed the new premises, is the brother of the Pastor, the Rev. G. P. Hattrell, who ministers not only to the Brinklow congregation, but also to the Congregational causes at Stretton-under- Fosse, Easenhall, and Bretford.

The form which the first scheme of extension took a few years ago was the erection of schoolroom at the rear of the old Chapel buildings, which have been in existence since 1818. Land was purchased with this idea in view, but further consideration of the matter led to the abandonment of this project, it being thought less expensive to utilise the front land and build between the existing chapel and the road. Plans were prepared accordingly by Mr. Hattrell, and were approved. The old place of worship will, as before indicated, be set at liberty for the use of the Sunday Schools and kindred work.  Mr. J. Cranstone represented the architect. It is hoped that the new building will be ready for occupation in the early part of October. [Coventry Evening Telegraph 17 July 1914 page 2]

THE NEW CHAPEL The new structure has been erected by the local builder, Mr. W. T. Denver, to the designs of Mr. W. H. Hattrell, architect, of Coventry. It is attached to the front of the old chapel, and extends nearly to the main road. The work has been executed with red-brick and stone facing, and the front elevation has a particularly imposing appearance. The interior is fitted with modern seating in the body of the chapel, and a portion at the front is raised for the accommodation of the choir. The pulpit is fixed in the right-hand corner, this position affording a maximum of light. The place will be kept warm and comfortable by a stove of pleasing design, and is well lighted with six powerful lamps, in addition to the pulpit lamps. The aisle and the floors between the seats are covered with matting, and the whole building is undoubtedly a credit to the architect, builder, and the members the community.