A Victorian masterpiece returned to the community

All Souls' is a brick masterpiece by Paley and Austin, dating from 1880-81, which in its early years enjoyed the benefactions of the local mill owner Thomas Greenhalgh, the 'founder'; of the parish.

With its bold west tower, it rises majestically above rows of nineteenth-century terraced houses and the lofty cathedral-like interior is equally impressive, an aisle less hall with a central vault and a small eastern apse, lit by large windows set high.

All Souls' has been transformed into a vibrant new centre for community life through a major project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund that saw the installation of an innovative pod design - 'a building within a building'; - which leaves the historic fabric largely untouched.

The innovative pods house training, learning and performance spaces and the church also host a cutting-edge multi-media exhibition that tells the stories of Boltonians both today and throughout the town's history.

Our churches cost on average £2,500 per year, to keep them clean, conservation work, maintenance checks, and in a safe condition for visitors to come and enjoy.

Please help us to keep our churches open by donating a gift of £5 or £10 by texting the numbers below or visit our donations page here.

Text BOL to 70970 to donate £5

Text BOL to 70191 to donate £10

Your generous donation will help us to protect a beautiful part of local and national heritage. Thank you.

Find out more about what's on at All Souls:

Visit the All Souls Bolton website.