The Churches of Britain and Ireland

Horbury, West Yorkshire

Horbury on Wikipedia.
 

The former Congregational Chapel (and later Assemblies of God) was supposed to be demolished to make way for flats. It still stands (as of 2021 - Streetview) on Westfield Road and Tithe Barn Street at SE 2925 1834. © David Regan (2011).

Chapel of the Convent of St. Peter (Anglican). © David Regan (2011). Some history here. Link.

The Methodist Church, evidently undergoing renovation works. © David Regan (2011). See link for further details.

The former Methodist New Connexion Chapel, now a private residence. © David Regan (2011).

St. John at Horbury Bridge. © Bill Henderson.

St. Mary the Virgin (1892-3) at Horbury Junction. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link.

St. Peter and St. Leonard. John Carr, the architect who designed and paid for this church, was born in Horbury in 1723, and is buried here. It opened in 1793. SE 2952 1837. © Stan Walker. Two additional views - 1, 2, and three of the interior - 1, 2, 3, all © David Regan (2021). Link. Grade I listed.

Salvation Army. © David Regan (2011).

This church (of presently unknown denomination) has not been used for worship for at least forty years, David advises. Now a furniture shop. © David Regan (2011). Janet Gimber has established that this was Methodist, though as yet, not the particular variety.

 

 

 

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