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Fusehill Street Chapel, Carlisle


Built in c.1901, this was originally the chapel for Carlisle's Fusehill Workhouse. Today, the building belongs to the University of Cumbria and is used by the University Chaplaincy. It is located between the Skiddaw Building and Blencathra Building, which were originally the workhouse and its hospital wing.

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Carlisle Chaplaincy
- The distinctive chapel building is located between the Blencathra and the Skiddaw buildings. It is open for prayer and quiet reflection during office hours. There is also a lounge area …
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The Workhouse - Carlisle, Cumberland
- .....In 1863, the union erected a new purpose-built workhouse on Fusehill Street in Carlisle. After the new building was opened, St Cuthbert's workhouse at Harraby Hill was kept in use …
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