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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Having entered the church, we congregate in what is now a rather cluttered kitchen. I soon discover it's a trend that runs throughout the building.

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Having entered the church, we congregate in what is now a rather cluttered kitchen. I soon discover it's a trend that runs throughout the building.

Welcome to Emmanuel House. Formerly Emmanuel Church, it was built in 1828-29 by Robert Chantrell, architect to Leeds at the time. It's here that I first meet Adrian, a lecturer in architecture at Huddersfield University. He extends his hand to greet me and when questioned, talks excitedly about the church he is proud to call home. Having heard so much about him prior to my visit, he's somewhat less quiet and reserved than I was expecting and his friendly mannerisms immediately put me at ease. We enter through the side door because the main entrance is blocked.

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What would have originally been the church's nave is now a games room for Adrian's two boys. The purpose built shed's hold all manner of things, including a substantial collection of Warhammer models. In a church that features stained glass windows painted by the likes of Burne-Jones, the modern one feels somewhat out of place.

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