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St. James Church Slaithwaite
Heritage Open Day: A very large Georgian Church with later additions; a tiered gallery, a bell-tower and a large Venetian Window A plain outside with disabled access of Churchwood Close. A beautiful interior built to seat 1000 people and now re-ordered to give an area for social events and a large concert platform. Originally had the largest single span roof in Northern Europe. The East Window depicts the story of the Good Samaritan. Refreshments available. A film show depicting the Graveyard restoration will be presented on Saturday and a free concert will be held on Sunday at 15.30 by the renowned soprano Elizabeth Charlesworth and pianist Jonathan Bickley. The programme will include songs by Haydn Wood, a popular local composer. Other exhibitions will be on display.
Saturday 14 Sep 2024 and Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Church street and Bankgate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 5AW
Sat 14 Sep:1000-1500; Sun 15 Sep:1300-1700; Free Entry.
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