Friends of Waterhouse Chapels

An overview of the project to investigate the restoration of the Chapels at Ince Cemetery, designed by the eminent Victorian architect, Alfred Waterhouse in 1855.

A brief article describing the original reasons for building the chapels and the appointment of Alfred Waterhouse as architect and the costs, plus the evolution of churches in Ince.

This newsletter highlights key developments, ongoing collaborations, and upcoming events that celebrate Ince’s rich heritage and the unique legacy of Alfred Waterhouse and his chapels.

Lots of articles and resources from our volunteers and friends, charting some of the history of Ince

Joining the Friends group means helping to preserve a key asset of the heritage of Ince. Friends will receive regular updates to heritage talks and guided tours.

Drone footage with commentary on the history of the Chapels

Friends of Waterhouse Chapels invite you to a couple of Ince Tours, Ince Heritage Tour and Ince Cemetery Tour, to celebrate Heritage Open Days.

Few realise that his first public commission came not in a great city, but in the quiet township of Ince-in-Makerfield. ​In this spirit, we imagine what Alfred Waterhouse might say if he could see his first public buildings as they are today — and what hopes he might hold for their future.

Find your relatives buried in the Cemetery

The Manchester School of Architecture contributed to the Waterhouse Chapels project through its MSA Live programme, where students were actively involved in researching and articulating possible programme opportunities for the site.

View old maps of Higher & Lower Ince from 1849 to 1948.

Find your family, and neighbours from this comprehensive list of Ince streets in 1968.