Inside, the place was always full, with the echoes of singing and the uplifting sound of the mighty church organ-crafted by Forster and Andrews-filling every corner. This organ was so impressive, it even got its own mention in the National Pipe Organ Register, making it a bit of a celebrity in church circles.
But life’s full of surprises! In 1934, this holy house swapped sermons for popcorn-it became the Coliseum Cinema, giving the Odeon across the street a run for its money. For years, movie lovers queued up where worshippers once bowed their heads! Sadly, when Traffic Street made room for more cars in 1961, the chapel took its final bow and was demolished. No walls remain now, but if you listen closely... hey, is that a faint organ note on the breeze, or just my imagination playing tricks on us?
