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Disused Church

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SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 14 Jan 2008 19:45

Can anyone tell me where I might apply to in order to look around a disused church? It was a mission hall, then became an Episcopal church before falling into disuse about 10 years ago. As far as I know it's not been demolished as its a listed building.

Thanks.

Researching:
Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

Joy

Joy Report 14 Jan 2008 19:48

Whereabouts is it, Sheila?

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 14 Jan 2008 19:48

Hi Joy - it's in Gloucester.

Researching:
Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

Joy

Joy Report 14 Jan 2008 19:53

You could try this address / phone number

Church House
College Green
Gloucester
GL1 2LY

telephone:
01452 410022

http://www.gloucester.anglican.org/

Ivy

Ivy Report 14 Jan 2008 19:58

You could also try the contact associated with this from Google:

"Buildings at Risk in Gloucester - An Introduction

Gloucester City Council produced it's first register of buildings at risk in 2001. The Register brings together information on all listed buildings within the city, which are known to be 'at risk' through neglect and decay, or are vulnerable to becoming so. The purpose of the register is two-fold: to spread awareness of the quality and diversity of Gloucester's built heritage; and to draw attention to the importance of keeping these irreplaceable assets in good repair."

From:

http://www.gloucester.gov.uk/Content.aspx?URN=533

Contact name was given as Caroline Ansell, but that may not be current.

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 14 Jan 2008 20:46

Thanks Joy and Ivy -

I've just been looking on 'Google Earth' to see if the building IS still there! The house next door, where my Gran lived, has long gone but the mission hall still stands...

Researching:
Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

Joy

Joy Report 14 Jan 2008 20:57

You're welcome. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.