The church was founded by members of Halifax Place Wesleyan Chapel to provide for the growing population of the Radford area.

The front was divided into centre and side wings, with the central door containing three entrances approached from a flight of steps.

The internal dimensions of the chapel were 100 ft by 59 ft. Accommodation was provided for 1,000 worshippers, with 800 on the ground and 200 in a gallery.

In 1941 the Nottingham Education Committee purchased the building for £1,100 to use as a gymnasium and youth centre for Windley School.

The interior fittings were sold off and the hand-blown pipe organ by Conacher was purchased for £40 for Cotmanhay Methodist Church.