Bank Street Unitarian Chapel

Bank Street Unitarian Chapel is a Unitarian place of worship in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.

The chapel was built on land donated by Robert Seddon in 1695 or 1696, although a congregation is recorded as early as 1672. The original building was T-shaped but was replaced in 1856 by a George Woodhouse-designed structure, incorporating three pew doors from the original. The congregation initially followed the precepts of Presbyterianism but moved to Unitarianism during the short ministry of Thomas Dixon, prior to Philip Holland taking charge.

In 1789, the incumbent minister, John Holland, the brother of Philip, established both a Sunday school and a library at the chapel. The congregation split in 1821 due to disagreements concerning appointment of a minister. While some people stayed at Bank Street, others moved to an alternate place of worship until in 1843 the two sides united once more. As at Renshaw Street Unitarian Chapel in Liverpool and at Cross Street Unitarian Chapel in Manchester, the congregation was predominantly liberal in politics and socially elite. They were also tight-knit: the alliances formed by marriage, mutual business interests and friendships were numerous and notable. One minister - Franklin Baker - married into the Crook family, who were members of the congregation.

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