Garrison Chapel facts for kids
The Garrison Chapel is an important building in Pembroke Dock, Wales. It was built a long time ago, in the 1830s. This chapel was part of the Royal Dockyard, a place where ships were built and repaired for the navy.
History of the Chapel
Building the Chapel
The chapel was designed by a man named George Ledwell Taylor. He was a surveyor for the Navy Board, which managed naval buildings. Construction started in the early 1830s and finished around 1834 or 1835.
At first, a lot of money was planned for the chapel. But the amount was later reduced. A year after it was built, more money was added. This extra money helped build special viewing areas called galleries. These galleries allowed more people to attend services. They also created another entrance to the chapel.
Later Uses and Restoration
After its time as a chapel, the building had other uses. From 1974 to 1986, it was home to the Pembrokeshire Motor Museum. This museum showed off many different cars and vehicles.
However, after the museum left, the chapel was sold. It then started to fall apart and needed many repairs. In 2003, the local council bought the building. They wanted to save it and bring it back to life.
The chapel has now been fully rebuilt and restored. This was possible with funding from the European Union. Today, it houses the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre. This center is run by the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust. It helps people learn about the history of Pembroke Dock. The Garrison Chapel is also a special building. It is listed as a Grade II* building, meaning it is very important historically.
