Providence Place, Cleckheaton
(Red Chapel)

In 1672 Charles II issued a "Declaration of Indulence" under which a licence was obtained to conduct services at premises known as "Ye Closes" which was located off Cliff Lane near to Egypt Farm. Prior to this time, non-conformists had been allowed to use Whitechapel before being banished.

In 1710 a new chapel was built and located at Scott's Yard, which was probably very near to the current location. It was built in red brick and was known as "Red Chapel." 

Early records suggest that a school at the premises started as early as 1760, although officially, the Sunday school didn't commence until 1805.

In 1780 a new Red Chapel was built due to the expanding popularity of the venue. In 1840 it was necessary to commence a further Sunday School at Hightown as the one located here had over 700 pupils and 160 teachers!

On the 17th Jul 1857 the foundation stone of the new chapel was laid by Frank Crossley, MP (of the Halifax family of carpet manufacturers). 

In 1859 the Chapel, as we know it, was opened and later, two further "daughter" churches were also opened...Westgate Congregational and another at Drub.

A list of known ministers connected with this location. Some with additional information added.

Baptism records are available for this location from 1724 to 1905. This project is complete.

Marriages were allowed at this location, but there are no known officially recorded sources for them. The list below has been taken from various newspaper reports and contain very minimal information. This is not a complete list and will be added to whenever new information is located.

Burial records are available for this location from 1783 to 1890. This project is complete.