Congregational Chapel and Schools St Mary’s Road, Manningham

The vastly-growing population of Bradford, which led to the erection of Greenfield Chapel, in course of time rendered it expedient that even the mother Church in Manor Row should vacate its premises in favour of a more suburban site, the result being the erection of Salem Chapel, at the junction of Oak Lane with St. Mary's Road, the foundation-stone of which was laid in October, 1887, by the former pastor of the church, the Rev. J. G.Miall. The new chapel was completed and opened in November, 1888, and the adjoining schools in May, 1890. They have frontages to Oak Lane, St. Mary's Road, and Skinner Lane, and together form a most imposing and picturesque grouping. The form of the chapel is that of a Greek cross, with nave and transepts. The school buildings are upon the class-room principle, and adjoining the chapel. The style adopted is Geometrical Gothic of an early type. A spire rising to a great height is intended for the chapel. The architect is Mr. James Ledingham, A.R.I.B.A., of Bradford.[The History of Manningham. page ]