Thomas Champness
(1832-1905)
man
Died aged c. 73
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Champness Hall Opened 8th September 1925. This hall bears the name of Thomas Champness (1832-1905), a methodist minister and pioneer in lay training and community projects. His friend, Charles J.P. Heap 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 auditorium, the centrepiece of the hall.
Drake Street, Rochdale, United Kingdom where they was
In 1883, in this house, Wesleyan Methodist Minister Rev. Thomas Champness and his wiofe Eliza founded the Joyful News Mission which became Cliff College in Derbyshire.
80, Bradford Street, Bolton, United Kingdom where they was