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The
Parish Centre,Gosditch Street
Cirencester
Open
Thursday 10th September
9 30am – 12.30pm
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Now the
Parish Rooms for the nearby Parish Church the building was formerly a
Unitarian Chapel. Non
conformity in Cirencester dates back to the English Civil War period and
the Chapel’s early founders played a significant role in 17th
century events. The rooms
have a rich history and have had a key impact in the development of
Cirencester’s non-conformity. The exterior retains many original
features, but the interior is much changed. |
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guides will be on hand to discuss the building’s former layout and use. |
| Information
leaflets and photographs will show the former Chapel in its heyday |
| Learn
how the Unitarian view of the world differs from other non-conformist groups
in Cirencester |
| Visit
the nearby Cornerstone Bookshop to learn more about local religious history |
| Other
non-conformist buildings open this weekend include the Baptist
Church, Salvation Army Hall and the Quaker
Meeting House |
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