Congregational Church, Grade I listed Congregational church in Shipley, England.
The Congregational Church in Shipley is a Grade I listed building with Italianate Classical architecture featuring a round tower with clocks and an octagonal arrangement of columns beneath a dome. Inside, original gas-lit chandeliers line the nave and an organ built by Conacher and Co. in 1890 remains functional.
Bradford architects Lockwood and Mawson designed this church between 1858 and 1859 with Titus Salt contributing funds for its construction. This Industrial Age project reflected the growing prosperity of the region's wool and mechanical industries.
The building changed its name to Saltaire United Reformed Church in 1972 following the merger of Congregational and Presbyterian Churches in England.
The church is accessible on foot and sits in a residential area with nearby parking options. Visitors should expect that it functions as an active place of worship, so hours may vary depending on services and events.
The south side of the church houses the Salt family mausoleum, created as a private memorial space. Sir Titus Salt, the patron who funded the building, rests there and his legacy remains closely tied to the site's story.
Location: Shipley
GPS coordinates: 53.83900,-1.79088
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24
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