City Mosque Preston, Grade II listed mosque in Preston, United Kingdom
Description
City Mosque Preston is a rectangular brick building with three round-headed doorways and sandstone detailing, topped by a slate roof with a prominent gabled section. The structure displays five bays along each side with two tiers of round-headed windows, crowned by a continuous frieze and cornice.
History
The building was constructed in 1838 as a Wesleyan Methodist Church and underwent modifications by architect James Hibbert in 1885. It was converted to a mosque in 2016 to serve the local Muslim community.
Culture
The mosque uses a building that was originally designed for Christian worship, showing how religious spaces can gain new meaning over time. The community has preserved the structure and shapes it today with their own practices.
Practical
The entrance features a single-storey porch with steps leading to three doorways, with the central door framed by Tuscan columns. Visitors should be prepared for steps and wear suitable footwear when entering.
Did you know?
Inside, a horseshoe-shaped gallery is supported by cast iron columns with Ionic capitals, maintaining its original design from when the building served a different purpose. This interior feature creates an uncommon spatial arrangement that visitors often overlook.
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