LCBC through the ages

LCBC’s chapel was built in 1853.  One of the earliest photos we have is this one, from the Edwardian era (early 1900s).  The interior was painted pale green, with darker green stencilling around the windows:

 

 

At some point in the next half century, blue curtains and carpets were introduced. Mr Herbert Shrimpton is playing the organ:

A full church in the 1970s, here celebrating James Heywood’s 30 years as a deacon – there are many familiar faces in this one:

 

1980s – red carpets, and Welsh leeks for a harvest celebration:

 

And finally a photo from the late 2000s: