2:19pm Thursday 9th September 2010
Atherton's oldest place of worship will be open to visitors for Heritage Weekend.
Chowbent Unitarian Chapel on Bolton Old Road will be open this weekend on Friday (September 10, 12noon-5pm), Saturday (Sep 11,10am-5pm) and Sunday (Sep 12, 12 noon to 5pm).
The present chapel dates back to 1721 and the first chapel 1645. In addition to the chapel being open, there will be a large display of memorabilia and archive material in the hall, where refreshments will be served.
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