St John the Evangelist, Great Horton, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 46.905 W 001° 47.107
30U E 580049 N 5959924
An Anglican church with a large spire In Great Horton, Bradford.
Waymark Code: WMABA4
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/18/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

The congregation of this church was originally based at A chapel of ease to the Parish of Bradford, called the Old Bell Chapel. It was built in South Field Lane in 1806, the first burial taking place in 1809, the same year of consecration. The chapel was later converted to an infant school when firm foundations could not be found for a tower.

The current church was built between 1871 and 1874. It is a missionary church with links to Egypt and Uganda.
It has 3 separate congregations that meet at the church on a Sunday, Living Waters, Synergy and Roots
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1874

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anlican

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:15 AM

Street address of Church:
Walshaw Street
Great Horton
Bradford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
BD7 4AB


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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