OS grid reference SD 89692 07119 Region North West Sovereign state United Kingdom Metropolitan county Greater Manchester | Metropolitan borough Oldham Country England Post town OLDHAM Dialling code 0161 | |
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Come let us sing of a wonderful love healds green methodist church chadderton oldham
Healds Green is a hamlet in the town of Chadderton in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester.
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- Come let us sing of a wonderful love healds green methodist church chadderton oldham
- Help us o lord to learn healds green methodist church chadderton oldham
- History
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It is located in Chadderton's semi rural northern area and lies just to the north of Chadderton Fold, the ancient focal point of the township.
Help us o lord to learn healds green methodist church chadderton oldham
History
A hamlet of forty-one houses and cottages, Healds Green boasts what is believed to be one of Chadderton's oldest surviving buildings. Dating from 1789 and known as The Institute, it was built as a chapel for Methodists and as a hall for everyone. The Institute is now a place where social functions are sometimes held. The building was also used as a grammar school.
Most of Healds Green is green belt.
In 1811 Healds Green was the meeting place for Chadderton's main contingent of townsfolk who marched to Manchester for the ill-fated political demonstration that came to be known as the Peterloo Massacre.
The present day Healds Green Methodist Church building dates from 1865. The church held its last service in September 2016 and has now closed due to dwindling congregations.