Birchcliffe Baptist Church facts for kids
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Entrance to Birchcliffe centre (2009)
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| Location | Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
Birchcliffe Baptist Church is an old church building in the town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England. It is no longer used for regular church services, but it has a long and interesting history! A man named Daniel Taylor started the first church here in 1764.
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A Long History
Early Days and Changes
In 1807, some members of the church decided to leave. They were not happy when a new minister, Henry Hollinrake, was officially appointed. This group went on to start another church called Mount Zion Baptist Church in Heptonstall.
Three Buildings, One Location
Over the years, three different church buildings have stood on the same spot. The second church was built in 1825, but it was taken down in 1933. The third and current building was built a bit further down the hill. It opened its doors on October 31, 1899. This building stopped being used for church services in the 1970s.
Birchcliffe Centre Today
Today, the building is a special historical site known as the Birchcliffe Centre. It is protected as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important part of England's heritage. Not much is left of the very first church buildings, except for part of the old school building and the graveyard.
See also
External links
- Birchcliffe Centre
