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Wainsgate Chapel - ALC08266
Wainsgate Baptist Chapel (closed - 2001) stands in Wainsgate Lane, off Akroyd Lane, between Pecket Well and Old Town (Chiserley).
The church was started in 1750, the present church was build in 1859/60. At the back of the church was the Manse, but…
The church was started in 1750, the present church was build in 1859/60. At the back of the church was the Manse, but…
Wainsgate Baptist Chapel, Wadsworth - PAK00376
Although no longer used regularly for worship, which eased in 2001, the chapel has an active Friends group and the former Sunday School is used as artist's studios. Registered with the Historic Chapel Trust it regularly hosts concerts and other…
Wainsgate Baptist Chapel - BIM01090
The Baptist cause was particularly strong in the Hebden Bridge area where several chapels were built from the mid 18th century onwards. None is earlier than Wainsgate, founded in 1759 by the famous Baptist preacher and author Dr John Fawcett. The…
Wainhouse Tower, Kings Cross, Halifax, - JNB00533
Postcard, 1991
Wainhouse Tower, King Cross, Halifax - JNB00531
Known as the Tower of Spite, it was completed in 1875. Postcard dated 1981.
Wainhouse tower, Halifax - JNB00535
Postcard dated 1993.
Wainhouse Tower, Halifax - DPC00357
The landmark tower in the town was built by the wealthy local industrialist John Wainhouse. allegedly to be able to look into his neighbours garden. The tower is open to the public on Bank Holidays and the views from the top of the tower are wide…
Wainhouse Tower Jubilee, Halifax - DPC00138
The Jubilee Illumination of Wainhouse Tower, May 1935
Wainhouse Tower and Rocks Road, Halifax - DPC00190
Postcard dated August 1906.
Wainhouse Tower and Calder Valley - JNB00536
Postcard dated 1991.
Wainhouse Tower - PNH00475
At 275 feet, it is believed to be the tallest folly in the world! Specially commended in Pennine Magazine photographic competition.
A number of myths have accumulated over the years around this unusual landmark which is often referred to as…
A number of myths have accumulated over the years around this unusual landmark which is often referred to as…
Wainhouse Tower - CBC06082
This is the tallest building in Calderdale and is named after John Wainhouse, the industrialist who funded it. Although originally planned as a chimney it was never used as one and remained as a folly, reputedly the tallest one in the world. …