Former school of Titanic bandleader converted into homes

The former Wesleyan School on Great George Street in Colne, once attended by Titanic bandleader Wallace Hartley, has been converted into 14 high-specification apartments.

The building, now called Wallace Hartley House, combines historical significance with contemporary living.

Paul Sutton and Shelley Mason from Property Shop with the Mayor of Pendle Cllr Nadeem Ahmed (Image: Supplied)

Hartley, born and raised in Colne, went on to become a violinist and bandleader aboard the RMS Titanic.

He and the eight-member band famously continued to play music as the ship sank on April 15, 1912.

Steven Chippendale, managing director of Property Shop, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be involved in bringing these fantastic apartments to the rental market.

"The quality of the accommodation is exceptional, but what makes this development particularly special is the incredible history behind it.

"Knowing that Wallace Hartley, who became such a famous part of the Titanic story, actually went to school in this very building is fascinating."

The apartments feature open-plan living areas, modern finishes, and contemporary design, with rent starting from £600 per calendar month.

Cllr Nadeem Ahmed, Mayor of Pendle, said: "I am absolutely delighted that this building has been given a new lease of life.

"It’s an amazing building with fantastic facilities here in Colne.

"The history regarding this building is also incredible with the Titanic bandleader Wallace Hartley once going to school here."

The building was most recently used as a business centre before its conversion into residential use by a local developer.