History of Salem Chapel in Leeds

[@catherineloftus1376]

I remember as a 5 yrs old being part of a children's Christmas, Party, with my Brothers 9 yrs old John and 3yrs old Joseph. My Dad worked for street lighting at the time, the party was for the staffs children, the Chaple looked and felt massive. Dad had previously worked as a coal miner, thought it would be a safer job, he worked for the street lighting for a year. Before returning to coal mining.

[@frogandspanner]

Which mine? When I was young our next door neighbour was a miner at Broom pit.

[@GeogJuice]

Thanks for adding that Catherine

[@chrisdunderdale]

We all love Leeds

[@trevormegson7583]

Hey up Chris.

[@GeogJuice]

We do Chris!

[@johnnygorner3220]

What a fascinating video. Thank you. Love your videos on my hometown 👍

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Johnny

[@paulbaker8003]

My new favourite channel!! Great films and very interesting, love them👏🏻👏🏻

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Paul, I am pleased you are enjoying them.

[@alanpriest5047]

Excellent. Thank you

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you

[@mariuszszymczak3644]

Fantastic video... I pass this building so often and always wondered if it's history!

[@GeogJuice]

Thanks Mariusz

[@AntonyBarnes]

I've only noticed the building recently since the Aire Park development and the David Oluwale bridge opening, and wondered about it, so this video has come at the right time.

[@GeogJuice]

Thanks Antony

[@saraclayton-smithson5083]

Really interesting, thank you

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Sara

[@melvinturner6654]

Thanks very much for this, I've past the building multiple times over the years and often wondered what this building was ,brilliant as always

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Melvin

[@stephencockill5377]

Brilliant video as usual

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Stephen

[@PhilWaud]

Great video, thank you. The history you reveal in your videos is always fascinating. Keep em coming!

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Phil

[@Smegmeister]

I love this channel so much. Thank you very much for all your efforts.

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Ben

[@karengill8234]

Super slice of Leeds history. Many thanks for sharing with us. ………

[@GeogJuice]

Thank you Karen

[@medicusleodiensis6150]

What is the origin of the name Salem , please ? Is there any connection to Salem MA in the USA ?

[@GeogJuice]

Hi, there a number of Salem chapels, but as far as I can make out, in the UK, they are linked only by name and non-conformist approach. Salem is Hebrew for peace, and so they are peace chapels. I am not aware of a link to Salem MA, though Salem chapels are also present in the US.

[@kletops46]

Not the best colour choice for the block paving.

[@DeloresGutkowski]

Promo SM 💃