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- Bolton, Lancashire (All Souls' Church)
All Souls' is a brick masterpiece by Paley and Austin, dating from 1880-81, which in its early years enjoyed the benefactions of the local mill owner Thomas Greenhalgh, the 'founder’ of the parish.
With its bold west tower, it rises majestically above rows of 19th-century terraced houses and the lofty cathedral-like interior is equally impressive, an aisleless hall with a central vault and a small eastern apse, lit by large windows set high.
All Souls' is soon due to be transformed into a vibrant new centre for community life through a major project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund that will see the installation of an innovative pod design – 'a building within a building’ - which will leave the historic fabric largely untouched.
The innovative pods will house training, learning and performance spaces and the church will also host a cutting-edge multi-media exhibition that tells the stories of Boltonians both today and throughout the town’s history.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
Astley Road, off Blackburn Road (A666), 1 mile north of town centre
Nearest railway station: Bolton (2 miles)
SD 714 108
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Holy Trinity Church, Blackburn, Lancashire
A Victorian beauty in a modern setting
Mount Pleasant, Blackburn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5DQ
See church page
St George's Church, Carrington, Greater Manchester
An oasis of calm among modern buildings
Manchester Road, Carrington, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4AG
See church page
St Werburgh's Church, Warburton, Cheshire
A timber-framed haven near the ship canal
Church Green, Warburton, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA13 9SS
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Lancashire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Visit Lancashire tourism website
Lancashire Births, Marriages, Deaths Index
Lancashire Local History Federation
Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Lancashire Archaeological Society
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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