May Bank United Methodist chapel
These buildings were designed in 1898 by Messrs Wood and Hutchings of Tunstall, and opened in January 1900. They were to be built of brick, with Hollington stone dressings, with leaded lights for the windows. The chapel would seat 353 on open benches. Later Methodist statistical returns confirm the accommodation figures.
I have added the architect’s drawing to the page.It appears by comparing this with the photograph that the tower was either not built, or removed during the lifetime of the church.
Sources:
Building News 75, 1898 p 13
Staffordshire Sentinel 11 January 1900
Statistical returns … as at July 1st 1940. Manchester: Methodist Church, Department of Chapel Affairs, 1947
Statistical returns 1970. Manchester: Methodist Church, Department of Chapel Affairs, 1972By Philip Thornborow (09/09/2026)Gateshead Belle Vue Terrace United Methodist Free Church
I LIVED AT BELLE VIEW TERRACE GATESHEAD FOR SEVERAL YEARS PRIOR TO ITS DEMOLITION. THEY WERE GRAND VICTORIAN HOUSES WITH A STAIRED ATTIC BUILT IN. THESE WERE THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE. YES, I WISH I COULD RETURN TO THE 1960s AGAIN.
By ALBERT BULL (09/09/2026)Upper Brockholes Mount Zion Methodist New Connexion chapel
The change has been made. Thank you.
By Philip Thornborow (07/09/2026)
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May Bank United Methodist chapel
The trust for the first chapel and schoolroom, for the Wesleyan Reformers, was enrolled in 1858.
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