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…
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…
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…
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. …