Where Am I? No. 193 - Building

[Kay99]

Interesting building. Does anyone know why there are two 'front' doors?

One for men and one for women

[Ruskie]

Interesting building. Does anyone know why there are two 'front' doors?

One for men and one for women

Oh really? 

[Kay99]

This is the case in the USA chapels I understand, but I can't see a good link at the moment re UK

Edit - Apologies the sites all relate to USA chapels

[Spidermonkey]

If it was one it is probably smart apartments now. 

No, I'm going for either antiques centre, or night club!

[Kay99]

The Isle of Man explanation for two doors - "The early layouts were inclined towards a two-aisle design, one on each side of the building, the entrance in the gable end by a centre door, the high-backed rear pews acting as a screen, or by two entrance doors leading into the respective aisles by direct access"   http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/methdism/chapels/arch.htm

[arthurk]

The building to the left is of a very similar design, so I think the two together might be chapel and Sunday school. Can't say which is which, though possibly I'd expect to see a larger noticeboard outside a chapel than is evident here. On the other hand, the buildings seem to be joined by a paved area, so perhaps there's a larger noticeboard where that meets the public road/pavement.

Arthur

[Barbara.H]

Interesting building. Does anyone know why there are two 'front' doors?

One for men and one for women
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Not unusual for a synagogue, which is what this looks like to me
  Barbara

[cazza59]

It's a bit late now, but tomorrow morning if no one has found this, I'll do some close ups, particularly of the circular window to see if it's stained glass which would indicate that this is a church of sorts. 

Caz

[cazza59]

If it was one it is probably smart apartments now. 

No, I'm going for either antiques centre, or night club!

Antiques centre gets my vote!