St Peters Church, Ancoats. Home of the Halle Orchestra
St. Peters Church, Ancoats was the first Anglican Church to be built in the predominantly Roman Catholic community. Consecrated in 1860, the Church remained in use until 1960 when the population of the district diminished rapidly due to economic factors. The building suffered vandalism and all its internal fittings (including pews with cast iron ends) and its external railings were stolen. Slates were stripped from parts of the roofs and squatters caused localised fires, leading in the end to the total loss of the fluted roof at the top of the tower. St Peter's was left to rot, a symbol of wider neglect and dereliction of Ancoats. By 2003 St Peter's Church was redeveloped and is now a permanent rehearsal centre for the Hallé Orchestra and a resource for the whole community.
Size: 4034px × 6044px
Location: Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, UK
Photo credit: © Matthew Wilkinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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