Friends of Waterhouse Chapels
Wigan Building Preservation Trust is forming a Friends Group to support the restoration of the neglected Ince Cemetery Chapels, the first public works of the renowned Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse This project is more than a restoration — it’s a journey into the rich history of Ince and its heritage. Celebrating the past can help shape a vibrant future for the Chapels and we would love you to be part of it.
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.
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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.
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Friends of Waterhouse Chapels invite you to a couple of Ince Tours, Ince Heritage Tour and Ince Cemetery Tour, to celebrate Heritage Open Days.
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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.
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Drone footage with commentary on the history of the Chapels
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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.
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Lots of articles and resources from our volunteers and friends, charting some of the history of Ince
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Find your relatives buried in the Cemetery
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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.
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