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Chapel once the beatitude

Posted on November 1, 2017 by cs-admin

Although it’s a few weeks since National Poetry Day we thought that chapel crawlers might enjoy this poem by Jim Young, a poet in Swansea. Chapel once the beatitude

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Chapel of the Month – November 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by cs-admin

Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Ellerton, East Riding of Yorkshire This month we feature a Chapel at Risk that was brought to our attention by local campaigner Chris Cobley: This delightful rural Georgian chapel with a remarkably intact original interior has an … Continue reading →

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Chapel of the Month – October 2017

Posted on October 1, 2017 by cs-admin

Trafalgar Street Church, Hull This month we are pleased to share a contribution from Council member and Baines enthusiast Stuart Leadley. The Grade II listed Trafalgar Street Church stands on the corner of Beverley Road and Trafalgar Street in Hull. Its … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiological Society conference news

Posted on July 24, 2017 by cs-admin

From Citadels to Warehouses: Some Places of Worship in Britain Today Date: Saturday 30 September 2017 from 10.15 to 17.30 Venue: St Alban’s Centre, Baldwins Gardens, London EC1N 7AB This unusual day, organised by the Ecclesiological Society in close collaboration with the … Continue reading →

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A Dictionary of Methodism

Posted on July 11, 2017 by cs-admin

I was recently reminded about the extremely useful Dictionary of Methodism which has been available online for some years. This is an ongoing project of the Wesley Historical Society and contains a wealth of information that will be of use to people … Continue reading →

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Chapel of the Month – July 2017

Posted on July 10, 2017 by cs-admin

This month’s contribution comes from Angela Swan, Grants Officer for the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund administered by the National Heritage Memorial Fund. Baxter United Reformed Church, a Grade II listed building is located at the heart of Kidderminster … Continue reading →

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Stained window by Geddes in Wirral vandalised

Posted on June 10, 2017 by cs-admin

From the Newsletter of the C20 Society: The C20 Society has been alerted to some serious vandalism to the highly significant 1934 stained glass window by Irish designer Wilhemina Geddes at the Grade II-listed Manor Church Centre in Wallasey on the Wirral. … Continue reading →

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Researching Methodist Family History

Posted on May 15, 2017 by cs-admin

An opportunity for people interested in researching Methodist family history: “Join specialist Jackie Depelle on 23 June 2017 to learn about how you can use Methodist archives for family history. Drawing on Heritage Quay and West Yorkshire Archive Service’s collections, … Continue reading →

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Chapel of the Month – May 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by cs-admin

This month we are delighted to feature another contribution by Dr Jennifer Freeman. Bethesda Strict Baptist Church,Kensington Place, Kensington, London Strict Baptists form a distinct group among the many interwoven strands of the Baptist denomination. The Church in Kensington Place … Continue reading →

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Chapel of the Month – April 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by cs-admin

Perry Green Baptist Chapel, Hertfordshire Whilst enjoying a Sunday spring walk we happened across this charming little chapel in Perry Green near Luton. According to the Chapel’s website: “The present Perry Green Baptist Chapel is a smaller version of the … Continue reading →

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