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Falmouth is a town, civil parish and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall. This profile of Pikes Hill Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Tony Mansell. 1865: Pikes Hill opened as a Wesleyan Chapel. (SWChurches) Built in 1866 to house the Methodists in this part of the expanding town….Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Pikes Hill, Falmouth Wesleyan Chapel”
Porthleven is a town, civil parish and fishing port near Helston in Cornwall. As the most southerly port in Great Britain, it was originally developed as a harbour of refuge, when this part of the Cornish coastline was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail. This profile of Porthleven Bible Christian Chapel has been…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Porthleven Peverell Road Bible Christian Chapel”
Mullion is a village on the Lizard Peninsula. The nearest town is Helston approximately five miles to the north. This profile of Mullion Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Terry Moyle. John Wesley visited Mullion on 7 September 1762 Society already existed at Angrouse Source – Methodism in Mullion (Ivor Thomas) Leader was Ursula…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Mullion Wesleyan Chapel”
Carnon Downs is a village about three miles southwest of Truro on the A39 Truro to Falmouth road. This profile of Carnon Downs Wesleyan Chapel has been compiled by Phil Davey, Recorder of Carnon Downs Old Cornwall Society with the help of ‘A House on a Heath: The Story of Carnon Downs Chapel’ by E….Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Carnon Downs Wesleyan Chapel”
Towednack was the village where the last service in the Cornish language was held. There were once 22 tin mines in Towednack parish alone. Towednack Feast is held on the nearest Sunday to 28th April. It is called the ‘Cuckoo Feast’ and there is a tradition that the cuckoo must be heard before it is…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Georgia Primitive Methodist Chapel”
Ruan Minor is a tiny village and former parish located on the Lizard peninsula. This profile of Ruan Minor United Methodist Chapel has been compiled by Terry Moyle. 1970s sketch of 1888 Chapel Possibly built 1836 Originally a Wesleyan Methodist Association Chapel? WMA Preaching Plan 1846-1847 evening service & Wednesday evening service Called “lower”…Continue Reading “Mapping Methodism – Ruan Minor United Methodist Chapel”