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People have been asked to share their memories of Hartlepool’s former Wesley Chapel ahead of the building’s restoration.

The town centre building, which is being transformed into a £3.8m hotel following devastating fires, is the subject of a presentation by Hartlepool Civic Society entitled Wesley Church Building Past And Its Exciting Future.

The “fascinating” history of the building has been extensively researched by society member Olwyn Hart.

A society spokesperson said: “Were you a member of Wesley? Did you go to the youth club? Did you have a relative in the Army during WW2 who used the building? Were you in one of the Christmas pantomimes? Were you married in Wesley Church and had your photographs taken on the carpet at the top the steps?”

Work in progress at the Wesley Chapel building following its devastating November fire.

All photographs will be returned.

The presentation is open to the public and takes place at the Salvation Army, in Park Road, Hartlepool, on Friday, February 9, from 2pm.

How to share your memories of Hartlepool's Wesley Chapel ahead of £3.8m hotel conversion

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