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Sturton Street Chapel

Primitive Methodist Chapel, Sturton Street

History of the Methodist Chapel

1912

Rev G Windram

Of existing places, the least in point of size is that in Sturton Street, a populous street in a working class locality. Accommodating only one hundred and fifty hearers, it has nearly fifty members, a flourishing Sunday school and other prosperous institutions, and enjoys a degree of success out of proportion to its bulk. In general enthusiasm and evangelistic zeal this church is like a bit of northern Methodism. From time to time conversions take place, and even college professors from more formal gatherings have appreciated leading its worship. Started in 1875, it meets a felt need in the neighbourhood. It is to be hoped that before long convenient premises will be erected that it may properly, garner where it has gleaned. (from the Christian Messenger 1912)

1875

Methodist worship moved here from 63 Sturton Street in 1875. The first superintendent of the chapel was the Rev W Rudd.

1901

Extra room added for Sunday school

1913 Primitive Methodist Chapel

Rev. G. Windram, minister

1921

Ex-army hut added to meet needs of young people

Sturton Street chapel, date unknown

1934

New hall added which escaped bomb damage caused to main chapel in WWII

1941 August.A high explosive bomb partially destroyed the chapel. Services were conducted in a nearby hall.

1954

New chapel opened after wartime bomb damage. Cost of £6,000.

1962 Methodist Chapel

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