Chantry Chapel
3 Calder Vale Rd, WF1 5DR
Step-free
It is an incredibly important historical site, as one of only 3 surviving chantry chapels in England. First licensed in 1356, the role of the chapel was to say prayers for the dead to minimise their time in purgatory. With the onset of the English Reformation in the 16th century, the chantry was dissolved as its purpose related to a Catholic practise.
Over the remaining centuries the Chantry Chapel has had a chequered history in terms of its purpose. At one point it was the site of a cheese-cake shop! There have also been numerous restoration projects over the years in the 1880s, 1930s, 1960s and 1990s.
Today the Chantry Chapel is open for special events and group visits.
There are no upcoming Artwalk exhibits, displays or events at Chantry Chapel.
Previously at Chantry Chapel
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CoActive Arts Wed 25th Sep 2024CoActive Arts present work by two of our artists David Hartley and Scott Douglas. David is a founding member of the group, regularly attending for 20 years; this exhibition brings his work together with Scott, a more recent member who shares his interest in local history. David's paintings explore his experience of a recent cataracts operation, reflecting on similar motifs from earlier work as well as links to natural phenomenon like the solar eclipse and volcanic eruptions with an 'explosion of darkness with light around the edges'. Scott presents some drawings and paintings of the Chantry Chapel in his unique style combining image and narrative text.
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Susan Lindley Wed 31st Jul 2024Wool sculptures and artwork influenced by the local Yorkshire fauna, landscape and folklore.
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10,000 Miles Wed 31st Jul 2024Amy Townend derives inpiration from her travels and surroundings - most recently to New Zealand and Australia - to create these abstract works in acrylic, charcoal, pastel and ink. All works are available to purchase.
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Mandy & Lauren Asquith Wed 29th May 2024Artwork at the Chantry Chapel is an excellent exhibition of artwork by watercolourists Mandy Asquith and Lauren Asquith.
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10,000 Miles Wed 29th May 2024Amy Townend derives inpiration from her travels and surroundings - most recently to New Zealand and Australia - to create these abstract works in acrylic, charcoal, pastel and ink. All works are available to purchase.