Rishworth School Chapel

The original Rishworth school of 1725 at Goathouse is now Rishworth School Chapel.

The building has five sets of 8-light windows, and the gable end of the building has another 16-light window.

This is discussed in Ancient Halls in & about Halifax

The building has had various uses

• 1725-1826: School
• 1826-1839: Joiner's shop
• 1839-1922: Chapel for people of Rishworth
• 1922-1929: Chapel for scholars & people of Rishworth - the local congregation used the chapel until St John the Divine, Rishworth was built in 1926.
• From 1929: Chapel for scholars

In the 1950s, a new porch was built.

In 1956, an oak altar was installed in the chapel by Jackson of Coley

In 1958, a wrought iron gate was installed in a stone arch, with a lamp to light the path at night.

In 1958, a new East Window was installed at a cost of £230. This comprises 12 stained glass panels depicting the arms of the

• The arms of the Bishop of Ripon
• The arms of the Bishop of Wakefield
• The arms of the Archbishop of York
• The arms of Oxford & Cambridge
• The arms of the County Borough of Halifax
• The arms of the Urban District of Ripponden
• The School arms
• The Four emblems of the Passion:
  • The Chalice & Patten
  • The Crown of Thorns
  • The Bag of 40 pieces of silver
  • The Cock

Extensions built in 1961 increased the accommodation from 60 to 180. These were dedicated by the Bishop of Wakefield. The alterations also resited the East window.

See Rishworth School: War Memorials

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