Troutbeck Bridge Congregational Chapel Windermere

In 1857 a Congregational Church was erected at Troutbeck Bridge, on the way to Ambleside, at a cost of £550, upon land given by R. H. Fell, Esq

The chapel is considerably larger than when first erected, and will seat about 350 people. It is a stone structure with an imposing front and belfry, is shaded by a number of trees, and stands by the roadside, upon a gentle elevation. About twelve months ago it was re-decorated, and now presents a clean, light, and comfortable appearance. It is carpeted throughout, has a platform pulpit, and over the entrance a small gallery. The membership of the church is about forty. For many years this was the only Congregational Church in Windermere. [Lancashire nonconformity, or, Sketches, historical & descriptive, of the Congregational and old Presbyterian churches in the county by Nightingale, Benjamin Publication date 1890-1893]

TO BUILDERS, JOINERS, PLASTERERS, AND PLUMBERS. THE COMMITTEE for the ENLARGEMENT of TROUTBECK BRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, WINDERMERE, are willing to receive Tenders for the Works in the several Trades. Drawings and Specifications may be seen on and after Wednesday, the 17th instant, the Vestry of the Chapel. Tenders must be sent to Mr R. M. Somervell, Windermere, not later than Tuesday, the 23rd December. The Committee reserve the right to accept either reject all the Tenders. PAULL AND AYLIFFE, Architects, India Buildings, Manchester. [[Kendal Mercury 13 December 1862 page 1]

Converted to secular use

Reference    Kendal Mercury 13 December 1862 page 1
Reference    Lancashire nonconformity, or, Sketches, historical & descriptive, of the Congregational and old Presbyterian churches in the county by Nightingale, Benjamin Publication date 1890-1893