Congregational Church, Victoria Road

Congregational Church, Victoria Road

History of the Congregational Church, Victoria Road

1884

Church opened

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1899

Church extended

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1913

Congregational Sunday School and Chesterton providence Lodge I.O.G.T.

Congregational Church: Rev John Bevan pastor; S P Johnson, secretary

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1930s and 1950s:

HQ of the 25th Cambridge (Victoria Road Congregational Church) Scout troop

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21 January 1965 — Congregational Youth Club
Victoria Road Congregational Youth Club attracts 50 15-21 year-olds each week. There is a large hall and they can dance or play games, talk and drink coffee. The highlights include punt parties, sausage sizzles and barbecues. In spite of the austerity of the hall there is a genuine air of friendliness. Organisers have tried to introduce more serious activities but they have not proved too popular. The evenings end with a short epilogue, though the influence of religion is not particularly stressed.

Credit: Mike Petty, 65 01 21a.

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1989

Demolished and replaced with housing society accommodation