Stockport in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Heaton Chapel, St Thomas' Church

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 10, 2026

1. Heaton Chapel, St Thomas' Church Marker

Inscription. Saint Thomas The Apostle Church is the second oldest church in Stockport, being consecrated in 1765. At the time the population of Heaton Chapel was les than 800 with the original church having seats for 300.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 53° 25.529′ N, 2° 10.748′ W. Marker is in Stockport, England, in Greater Manchester. It can be reached from Heaton Moor Road. At the Heaton Chapel train station, in the stairwell between the ticket office and the platform. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, England SK4 4RL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Heaton Norris, Pendlebury Hall

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(here, next to this marker); Heaton Chapel, Bank Chambers (here, next to this marker); Heaton Moor, Savoy Cinema (a few steps from this marker); Sir John Alcock (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Heaton Norris (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Heaton Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Heaton Mersey (within shouting distance of this marker); Heaton Norris, Viaduct (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockport.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 10, 2026

2. St Thomas' Church

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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