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Topics / Lost Buildings / Providence Chapel
Topics / Lost Buildings / Providence Chapel
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 Wesleyan Methodist ChapelThe Chapel opened in 1778 and closed in 2005. The photograph was taken in the late 19th century |  Wesleyan Methodist ChapelThe Wesleyan Methodist Chapel looking down Elder Lane. On the far right of the photo you can just see the end of a building in the Chapel grounds which was once the caretakers cottage. Both originally built by William Garner. |  Wesleyan Methodist ChapelA further photograph of the Chapel, with the end of William Garner’s cottage on the right hand side |
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 Methodist Chapel InteriorInternal photograph of Chapel taken from the upper gallery, thought to have been added during the chapel enlargement in 1862. The chapel then provided seating for approx 200 people. |  Sunday School InteriorThe Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Sunday School was built in 1932. It was also used by the Infant School on Top Road where school dinners were served |  John Wesley BustIn 1779 there was a visit from none other than John Wesley who preached at the Chapel on at least two occasions. The congregation was constantly reminded of his visits by his bust which was placed under the pulpit. |
 Chapel ParadeWesley Guild In Procession Down The Tentas & Elder Lane To The Chapel In 1931 |  Griffydam MethodistsProminent Griffydam Methodists Following The Opening Of The Sunday School in 1932 L to R: Walter Davies (preacher), Frank Rowell, Herbert Rowell (preacher), John Johnson (preacher & father of teacher Miss Florrie Johnson), Leonard Wesley Rowell (Steward) & his son Herbert Eric |  Methodist Sunday SchoolMock Wedding By Sunday School Children Outside The Methodist Chapel On Elder Lane |
 Methodist Chapel Interior 2005Photograph of interior taken following its closure. This shows John Wesley’s bust moved to a position under the clock with a commemorative plaque underneath it. |  Methodist Chapel PewA Pew Uncovered During Restoration Showing What Are Thought To Be The Carpenter’s Initials |  Wesleyan Reform ChurchOpened on 27th April 1858 on Rempstone Road. The Chapel In The Valley is still open and active today |
 Rev. Abraham Halliday & His WifeRev. Halliday and his wife arriving at the Wesleyan Reform Church c.1966 |  Wesleyan Reform ChurchSunday School Anniversary at the Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Griffydam c.1968 with the Waggon and Horses in the background. |  Wesleyan Reform ChurchReform Church Interior |
 Wesleyan Reform ChurchHarvest Festival 1992 |  Wesleyan Reform ChurchOld Photo Of Congregation |