Category: Mapping Methodism

Map: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=10.4&lat=52.44811&lon=-3.07812&layers=6&right=ESRIWorld This profile of St Martin’s Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. (Ann Cunningham) The Bible Christian missionaries arrived in the islands in the 1820s and began preaching from the Bishop and Wolf Inn on St Marys. Founded circa1821 and the congregation are said to have built this…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – St Martins Isles of Scilly Bible Christian Chapel” →

Map: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=10.4&lat=52.44811&lon=-3.07812&layers=6&right=ESRIWorld This profile of Tresco Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. The chapel is reported to be the site of Tresco and Bryher Primary School, in Old Grimsby on Tommy’s Hill looking over the bay. Tresco and Bryher Primary School, Old Grimsby – children from Bryher have a return…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tresco Isles of Scilly Wesleyan Chapel” →

Map: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=10.4&lat=52.44811&lon=-3.07812&layers=6&right=ESRIWorld This profile of Predannack WMA Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell with material from Mullion Old Cornwall Society. (Lizard Peninsula site) The small chapel is on the left approaching Predannack Wartha, just before the squarely set buildings. The 1840 Tithe Map records the chapel as belonging to the Wesleyan Methodist…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Predannack Wesleyan Methodist Association Chapel” →

 Map: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=10.4&lat=52.44811&lon=-3.07812&layers=6&right=ESRIWorld This profile of Tregona Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Located north-west of St Eval Church. Travel east from Engollan on the road opposite the turn to the Candle Co. (old sign if still there says Tregona Chapel Art Exhibition). Follow the road round a 90-degree bend and the…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregona Wesleyan Methodist Association (probably) Chapel” →

Map: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=10.4&lat=52.44811&lon=-3.07812&layers=6&right=ESRIWorld This profile of Tregathenan Chapel has been profiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell.   Tregathenan Wesleyan Chapel Pre-1840: The chapel was built by Mr. Reed of Tregathenan, grandfather of the present Mrs Glasson, of Truthall, who gave it to the Wesleyan denomination (See 1881 report below). Heritage Gateway notes that it is…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tregathenan Wesleyan / United Methodist Free Church” →

Map: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=10.4&lat=52.44811&lon=-3.07812&layers=6&right=ESRIWorld This profile of Trewellard (Hillside) Teetotal / New Connexion / Bible Christian / United Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. 1746: Charles and John Wesley visited the village. 1815: There was a Methodist society in the village. Both SWChurches and the Revd David Easton show the build date…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Trewellard (Hillside) Teetotal / New Connexion / Bible Christian / United Methodist Chapel” →