Mapping Methodism – Bedford Road Methodist New Connexion/Wesleyan Church, St Ives.

  Article written by Val Thomas, St Ives Old Cornwall.   Bedford Road was built in 1899 on land originally owned by Edward Hain of The Terrace, then Treloyhan. He also owned the Manor House opposite the chapel which was in an area then called Green Court. This building had originally been owned by the…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Bedford Road Methodist New Connexion/Wesleyan Church, St Ives.”

Mapping Methodism – Cury Chapels 1837-2021

This profile of the chapels of Cury has been compiled by Brenda Lawrence. It differs from other profiles in that it includes more than one strand of Methodism – the Wesleyans and the Association Methodists.     The old chapel which became a carpenter’s shop © Penelope Oates    

The Plain-an-gwarry at St Just: its conservation and restoration

First published in the Old Cornwall Society Journal Vol. XII, No. 4 in Spring 1999.   The Plain-an-gwarry in 1996. Note the evidence in the granite stones of Feast Day hand drilling contests (Photo: Michael Tangye)   Michael Tangye (Whythrer Meyn) of Redruth brings us an intriguing story of a conflict which could have led…Continue Reading “The Plain-an-gwarry at St Just: its conservation and restoration”

Mapping Methodism – St Ives Bible Christian Chapel

Compiled by Val Thomas with help and research completed by Brian Stevens. – St Ives Old Cornwall Society   Sometimes known as St Peter’s Street Methodist Church or Chapel or St Peter’s Street United Methodist Church and also recorded as Bank or Lower Wesleyan, Chapel Street   The Bible Christian Chapel in St Ives is…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – St Ives Bible Christian Chapel”

Mapping Methodism – Looe Barbican Methodist Church

 This profile of Looe Barbican Methodist Church has been profiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell with considerable help by David Thomas of Kresen Kernow.   (Photos: Courtesy David Thomas of Kresen Kernow) 1968: Build date.   Looe, Barbican. OS 201: 257539 – Methodist 1968 Walls rendered and painted white with natural stone at base…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Looe Barbican Methodist Church”

Mapping Methodism – West Looe Bible Christian Chapels

  The Looe Chapels have been profiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell.   Circa 1831: A group of Bible Christians began meeting in West Looe.   1846 Salem Bible Christian Chapel Salem chapel. A Bible Christian chapel built in 1846. Simple with front gable and plaque. Crudely converted to domestic use. (Heritage Gateway) Located…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – West Looe Bible Christian Chapels”