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Reference materials Duckworth's Mill @ Old Chester Road Trafford Greater Manchester United Kingdom (UK)
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Jul 24, 2010
Angry computer expert attacked Scientologist - during a stress test — Manchester Evening News
Type: Press
Author(s): Dan Thompson
Source: Manchester Evening News
A high-flying computer expert went for a stress test at the Church of Scientology — then flew into a rage and attacked the man testing him. Matthew Hickey, 26, walked into the controversial church's Deansgate branch and became angry when he was hooked up to an 'E-meter' stress-testing machine. He believed the device was actually a lie detector — and grabbed tester Brandon Sandler by the tie. The pair tussled and Mr Sandler fell backwards off his chair, injuring his back ...
Apr 29, 2010
Cult designs for Old Trafford — Stretford and Urmston Messenger (UK)
Type: Press
Author(s): Robert Downes
Source: Stretford and Urmston Messenger (UK)
A BIZARRE religious cult which believes humans are trapped alien souls has announced plans to open a centre in Trafford to serve as its north west HQ. The Church of Scientology, which bills itself as the fastest growing religion in the world, announced on its website plans to take over the former Duckworth’s Essence Distillery factory on Chester Road in Old Trafford. The movement’s website has started advertising the building as one of several across the globe it plans to open ...
Jul 9, 2008
Scientology targets city — The Argus (UK)
Type: Press
Author(s): Richard Gurner
Source: The Argus (UK)
The Church of Scientology is planning to increase its foothold in Sussex, The Argus can reveal. Graeme Wilson, the director of public affairs, said the organisation was looking at the local property market and it is thought any new premises could provide a headquarters for members in Brighton and Hove. Mr Wilson said: "The Church of Scientology internationally is very much expanding and to accommodate that expansion, new premises are being acquired for our existing churches worldwide. advertisement "There is nothing ...
Oct 28, 2007
It's weird up north as Scientology moves in — The Sunday Times (UK)
Type: Press
Author(s): Chris Gourlay
Source: The Sunday Times (UK)
THE Church of Scientology is preparing to expand its creed to the north of England by opening a centre in Manchester next year. The church, which has been criticised as a cult, has paid £3.6m for a disused distillery in the city. It plans to turn the five-storey building, near Old Trafford, into “a place of worship and religious instruction”. The move is part of a world-wide expansion strategy by the American organisation, which was founded by L Ron Hubbard, a ...
Item contributed by: Ron Sharp
Oct 28, 2007
Scientology centre planned — Manchester Evening News
Type: Press
Source: Manchester Evening News
THE CHURCH of Scientology is pressing ahead with plans to convert a Trafford distillery into a "place of worship" for hundreds of followers. The controversial group - whose celebrity members include Tom Cruise and John Travolta - bought the Grade II-listed building on Chester Road for a reported £3.6m. Plans to convert it into a "place of worship and religious instruction" were withdrawn earlier this year when the Trafford council expressed concerns about parking. But the Church of Scientology is planning ...
Item contributed by: Ron Sharp
Jul 25, 2007
Church of Scientology bought Duckworth Mills from Cargill Flavor Systems — Estates Gazette
Type: Press
Source: Estates Gazette
The Church of Scientology has bought the former Duckworth Mills in Trafford, Greater Manchester. The church, which counts celebrities including Tom Cruise, pictured, and John Travolta among its followers, has paid Merseyside-based Maghull Group £3.65m for the 51,000 sq ft Victorian building. Maghull, which bought the property from Cargill Flavor Systems for £2.1m last year, had planned to redevelop the building as 42 flats and 20,000 sq ft of offices. The Church of Scientology has already submitted plans to turn the ...
Apr 30, 1987
The 'extended sting operation' of Scientology — The Listener
Type: Press
Author(s): John Penycate
Source: The Listener
Panorama's investigation into the Scientologists revealed an organisation which uses its founder's 'mixture of half-practical, half-gobbledegook psychological techniques' to draw large sums of money from its adherents, with threatening consequences if they opt out. Religious cults are a problem. They enslave the minds and empty the pockets of gullible young people, causing heartfelt grief to their families. The Moonies, the Children of God and the other cults have a poor public image, but they almost always operate within the law. The ...
Item contributed by: Martin Poulter
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