Wesley Chapel, Harrogate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wesley Chapel, Harrogate |
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Wesley Chapel
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 Wesley Chapel, Harrogate
Location in England
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| 53°59′37.57″N 1°32′32.55″W / 53.9937694°N 1.5423750°W | |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Website | www.wesleychapelharrogate.org.uk |
Wesley Chapel, Harrogate is a special building on Oxford Street in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. It is known as a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical place.
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Discovering Wesley Chapel's Past
Wesley Chapel first opened its doors in 1862. It was designed by two architects, Henry Francis Lockwood and William Mawson. The front of the building has a grand style called Hexastyle Corinthian. This means it has six tall, fancy columns.
Why Was George Dawson's Funeral Here?
In 1889, a well-known person named George Dawson had his funeral at Wesley Chapel. Many people wanted to say goodbye to him. The chapel was chosen because it was big enough to hold all the mourners who came.
The Chapel's Musical Organs
When Wesley Chapel first opened, it had a large pipe organ. This organ was built in 1877 by Forster and Andrews. It had three keyboards, called manuals.
New Organ for New Sounds
Later, in 1912, the old organ was replaced. A new organ was installed, built by James Jepson Binns. If you are interested in music, you can find out more about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
