Category for articles related to the project Mapping Methodism
St Just, known as St Just in Penwith, is the most westerly town in mainland Britain and is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Penzance. This profile of St Just Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. John and Charles Wesley preached regularly in St Just between 1743 and…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – St Just Wesleyan Chapel”
Gulval is a village now considered to be a suburb of Penzance. This profile of Gulval Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. 1822 Chapel John Wesley preached at Gulval and had great influence in the village. In 1744 he writes of preaching and ‘regulating’ a society near Gulval. The…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Gulval Wesleyan Chapel (also known as Trevarrack)”
Shortlanesend is a village between Truro and the main A30 road. This profile of Shortlanesend Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jennie Thomas. 1814 – Truro Circuit records show that a Methodist Society was set up in Short Lane End with a Class of 16, the Leader being Mr. George Mason. 1818 – On…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Shortlanesend Wesleyan Chapel”
Tregony, sometimes in the past Tregoney, is a village known as the gateway to the Roseland. This profile of Tregony United Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. There has been an Independent, Protestant, dissenting congregation and meeting house in Tregony since 1750. SW 94 SW TREGONY FORE STREET (south-east…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregony United Methodist Chapel”
Tregony, sometimes in the past Tregoney, is a village known as the gateway to the Roseland. This profile of Tregony Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. A newspaper article entitled Methodism’s Contribution to the Life of Cornwall by the Rev. Thomas Shaw, Assistant Secretary, Methodist Wesley Historical Association:…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregony Bible Christian Chapel”
Tregony, sometimes in the past Tregoney, is a village known as the gateway to the Roseland. This profile of Tregony Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Tregony Wesleyan Chapel, June 2007. (Photo: Terry Knight of St Agnes) Wesleyan chapel. Killas rubble with granite dressings. Round-arched openings with later horned…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregony Wesleyan Chapel”