Category for articles related to the project Mapping Methodism
Penryn is a town on the Penryn River about one mile northwest of Falmouth. This profile of Penryn Bible Christan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. There was a Bible Christian society in Penryn from 1822-1824 onward, at first in people’s homes. The Trade Directories from 1830 onward refer to…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Penryn Bible Christian Chapel”
Halamanning is a hamlet in west Cornwall approximately 5.5 miles east of Penzance and 4 miles south of Hayle. This profile of Halamanning Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Wayside Wesleyan chapel, now converted to house and altered. Was good vernacular example. Built of granite rubble with granite dressings…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Halamanning Wesleyan Chapel”
Breage is a village three miles (5 km) west of Helston. This profile of Breage (Troon) Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. John Wesley, the great Methodist preacher, visited Breage in 1750 and many converted to Methodism. Chapels were built in the village, today only one remains open. John Wesley…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Breage (Troon) Wesleyan Chapel”
Breage is a village three miles (5 km) west of Helston. This profile of Breage Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. John Wesley, the great Methodist preacher, visited Breage in 1750 and many converted to Methodism. Chapels were built in the village, today only one remains open. John…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Breage Bible Christian Chapel”
Illogan Highway is located on the Redruth to Camborne road. This profile of Illogan Highway Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. Travelling west, the chapel(s) are on the left opposite Chilli Road. The first chapel is best views by taking a small lane after the chapels to come round…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Illogan Highway Wesleyan Chapel”
Tolskithy is a hamlet west of Redruth. This profile of Tolskithy United Methodist Free Church has been compiled by Jo Lewis and Tony Mansell. 1846 Tolskithy Wesleyan Association Chapel / United Methodist Free Church 1846: Build date. (Genuki) Built as Wesleyan association Chapel. (Genuki) Thomas Ellery, minister. (Genuki) Built as a Wesleyan Association Chapel….Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Tolskithy Wesleyan Association Chapel / United Methodist Free Church”