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Plaque name
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Champness Hall (blue plaque)
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Type
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Blue commemorative plaque
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Area
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Rochdale
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Address
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Drake Street, Rochdale OL16 1PB
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Description
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This hall bears the name of Thomas Champness, a Methodist minister and pioneer in lay training and community projects. His friend, Charles Heap JP founded the 'Rochdale Mission' which was housed in this building, so named in commemoration of Champness. Regular worship sessions were held in the Art Deco style auditorium, the centre piece of the hall.
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Years marked
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1832-1905
