Monument record 727/52 - Baptist Chapel, later motor vehicle works, Watling Street
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Summary
Baptist Chapel erected in 1823. Victor Ashby had motor vehicle works in the old Baptist Chapel by 1921. Latterly in use as a carpet warehouse
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Full Description
{1}Baptist Chapel, North End
Erected 1853. Stone built Baptist chapel - the building was used as a garage for car manufacturing from the 1920's. Victor Ashby had motor vehicle works in the old Baptist Chapel by 1921. Was helped by Sir Thomas Hesketh. In 1923 the business transferred to Manchester. The structure is currently in use by MJ Gowling Carpets and Flooring. Film 4, Photo 25. (1)
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester (Industrial), 3.9, 3.1.4 (Digital archive). SNN100255.
<2> Giggins, B., 2005, Towcester's Industrial Archaeology (Leaflet). SNN107693.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69098 49009 (27m by 24m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 12 2019 2:58PM
