Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
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    Methodism - Bedfordshire
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    NOTES ON BEDFORD (and AMPTHILL) METHODIST CIRCUITS: BEDFORD WESLEYAN CIRCUIT (Formed in 1765 and originally included parts of Bucks, Cambs, Herts, Hunts, and Northants; separate circuits at Higham Ferrers and St.Ives (later re-named St.Neots) formed in 1793 taking parts of Bedfordshire. Bedford circuit again split in 1808 when Luton became a separate circuit. Further reduced by creation of new circuits at Leighton Buzzard in 1812 and Newport Pagnell in 1814. The circuits at Biggleswade (from St.Neots in 1812), Hitchin (from Biggleswade in 1842 but amalgamated with Luton 1854-1863 before becoming a separate circuit again), and Dunstable (from Luton in 1843) were formed from within circuits taken from the original Bedford circuit. AMPTHILL WESLEYAN CIRCUIT (formed in 1875 from Bedford and Ampthill circuit). Amalgamated with Bedford South in 1971 to form Bedford South and Ampthill circuit Chapels in 1875 (MB 8) were Ampthill, Clophill, Eversholt, Flitwick, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Steppingley Chapels in 1931 were (MB 1351) Ampthill (Built 1884), Clophill (Built 1814, deed 1854), Eversholt (1849 - closed 1972), Flitwick (1873), Houghton Conquest (1878), Lidlington (1805), Millbrook (preaching place 1859), Ridgmont (1854), Steppingley (1903) Chapels in 1971 were Ampthill, Clophill, Eversholt, Flitwick, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Millbrook and Steppingley BEDFORD & AMPTHILL WESLEYAN CIRCUIT Established by 1829 (previously Bedford Circuit). Disaggregated in 1875 to form St.Pauls, St.Marys and Ampthill Circuits Societies in 1837 (MB 105) were Bedford, Ampthill, Biddenham, Bromham, Cardington, Clapham, Clophill, Felmersham (Radwell), Haynes, Houghton Conquest, Kempston, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Milton Ernest, Pavenham, Ravensden, Ridgmont, Turvey, Wilstead, Wootton Plan 1839 (MB 106) includes Bedford, Ampthill, Biddenham, Bromham, Cardington, Clapham, Clophill, Elstow, Eversholt, Felmersham (Radwell), Haynes, Houghton Conquest, Kempston, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Maulden, Millbrook, Milton Ernest, Pavenham, Pulloxhill, Ravensden, Ridgmont, Turvey, Wilstead, Wootton Chapels in c.1860 (MB 107) Bedford, Cardington, Clapham, Clophill, Eversholt, Haynes, Houghton, Kempston, Lidlington, Marston, Milton - date uncertain. List may be incomplete Chapels (before disaggregation) in 1875 (MB 8) were Bedford St.Pauls, Bedford St.Marys, Bedford Southend, Ampthill, Bromham, Cardington, Clapham, Clophill, Eversholt, Felmersham (Radwell), Flitwick, Haynes, Houghton Conquest, Kempston, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Milton Ernest, Pavenham, Ridgmont, Stagsden West, Stagsden Wick, Steppingley, Turvey, Willington, Wilstead, Wootton BEDFORD ST.PAUL'S WESLEYAN CIRCUIT Circuit established in 1875 - taking in some chapels from Bedford and Ampthill Circuit. The rest transferred to the new St.Mary's and Ampthill circuits, also established in 1875 (MB 8). Amalgamated with the Hassett Street Circuit in 1952 to form the Bedford North Circuit Chapels in 1875 (MB 8) were St.Pauls, Bromham, Clapham, Felmersham (Radwell), Milton Ernest, Pavenham, Stagsden West, Stagsden Wick, Turvey Chapels in 1890 (MB 109) St.Pauls, Clapham, Felmersham (Radwell), Milton Ernest, Pavenham, Turvey Chapels in 1901 (MB 71) included Bedford St.Paul (1832), Bedford Bromham Road (purchased 1877 and gallery erected in 1890), Clapham (1877), Felmersham (Radwell) (1815), Milton Ernest (built 1839, deed 1854), Pavenham (1858), Turvey (1830), and preaching places at Bromham (1889), Olney (1899) and Felmersham (1900) Circuit Schedule book of 1915 lists St.Pauls, Bromham Road, Bromham (last mentioned 1919), Clapham, Felmersham (Radwell), Milton Ernest, Olney, Pavenham, Sharnbrook (deed 1911), and Turvey - same (except Bromham) to 1925 Circuit schedule book 1926 - add Wesley Hall (created 1928); Newnham Avenue (listed from 1939) Chapels in 1951 were Bedford St.Paul's, Bedford Bromham Road, Bedford Wesley Hall, Bedford Newnham Avenue, Clapham, Felmersham (Radwell), Milton Ernest, Pavenham, Sharnbrook, Turvey BEDFORD ST.MARYS WESLEYAN CIRCUIT (Formed from Bedford and Ampthill in 1875 - St.Paul's circuit formed at the same time). Amalgamated with Bedford II or Cauldwell Street Circuit in 1942 to become Bedford South Circuit Chapels in 1875 (MB 8) were Bedford St.Marys, Bedford Southend, Cardington, Haynes, Kempston, Marston Moretaine, Willington, Wilstead, Wootton Chapels listed in 1876 include Bedford St.Mary (1866), Bedford houses (1872), Bedford Southend (1873), Marston (old chapel 1815 and new chapel 1858), Wootton (1863), Haynes (1875), Wilstead (1842), Kempston (1860), and Cardington (1824) Chapels listed in 1930 include Bedford St.Mary (1864), manses etc., Bedford Southend (1873), Marston (1858) and school (1815) and cottages (1903), Wootton (1863) and cottage (1911), Haynes (1875), Wilstead (1842), Kempston East (1904) and manse (1917), Kempston West (1860), Cardington (1825) and cottages, Harrowden (1904), and Willington (n.d.) Chapels in 1933 were St.Marys, Southend, Marston, Wootton, Haynes, Wilstead, Kempston East, Kempston West, Cardington, Harrowden, and Willington Additions of London Road (1935) BEDFORD PRIMITIVE METHODIST CIRCUIT (Established in 1839-40 as a Mission of Hull Circuit. Still a mission in 1856 but a circuit by 1867. Divided in 1897 into Bedford I and Bedford II circuit) Chapels in 1896 (just before the circuit was split) were Hassett Street, Cauldwell Street, Park Road, Ampthill, Bletsoe, Clophill, Colmworth, Houghton Conquest, Kempston, Lavendon, Marston Moretaine, Maulden, Oakley, Pavenham, Sandy (Girtford), Stevington, Wootton Pillinge BEDFORD I PRIMITIVE METHODIST CIRCUIT (Formed in 1897 from Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit). Later known as the HASSETT STREET CIRCUIT. Amalgamated with the St.Paul's Circuit in 1952 to form the BEDFORD NORTH CIRCUIT Chapels in 1897 include Hassett Street, Park Road, Oakley, Stevington and Colmworth. Chapels in 1951 include Bedford Hassett Street, Bedford Park Road West, Bedford Putnoe, Oakley, and Stevington BEDFORD II PRIMITIVE METHODIST CIRCUIT (Formed in 1897 from Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit) - Later (from 1932) known as CAULDWELL STREET CIRCUIT. Amalgamated with St.Mary's Circuit in 1942 to form BEDFORD SOUTH CIRCUIT Chapels in 1897 were Cauldwell Street, Clophill, Kempston (Newtown), Houghton (How End), Maulden, Marston (Bedford Road), Sandy (Girtford), Ampthill, and Wootton Pillinge (later known as Stewartby) Chapels in Cauldwell Street circuit listed in 1934 include Bedford Cauldwell Street (1862/1876), Clophill (1920), Kempston (1898), Houghton Conquest How End (1855), Maulden (1860/1928), Marston Bedford Road (1900), Sandy (1910), Wootton Pillinge (later known as Stewartby) (1910) Chapels in 1933 were Cauldwell Street, Clophill, Kempston Newtown, Houghton (How End), Maulden, Marston (Church End), Sandy, Wootton Pillinge Addition of Lidlington Church Street (P) (from Leighton Buzzard) in 1939 BEDFORD NORTH METHODIST CIRCUIT (Formed in 1952 by amalgamation of St.Pauls and Hassett Street circuits) Chapels in 1952 were Bedford St.Paul's, Bedford Bromham Road, Bedford Hassett Street, Bedford Park Road West, Bedford Putnoe, Bedford Wesley Hall, Bedford Newnham Avenue, Clapham, Felmersham (Radwell), Milton Ernest, Oakley, Pavenham, Sharnbrook, Stevington, Turvey BEDFORD SOUTH METHODIST CIRCUIT (formed in 1942) Chapels in circuit listed in 1943 include Bedford Cauldwell Street (1862/1876), Clophill (1920), Kempston (1898), Houghton Conquest How End (1855), Maulden (1860/1928), Marston Bedford Road (1900), Sandy (1910), Wootton Pillinge (later known as Stewartby) (1910) and the Manse (1924), Lidlington (1863 - transferred from Leighton Buzzard circuit 1939), Kempston New Town (1898), Sandy (1910), Bedford St.Mary's (1864), Manse in Holme Street (1873), Bedford Southend (1873) and schools (1901), Marston Shelton (1859) and schools (1813) and cottages (1903), Wootton (1863) and cottage (1911), Haynes (1878), Wilstead (1842), Kempston East (1904) and schools (1935), Kempston West (1860), Cardington (1825) and cottages (1825), Willington (n.d.), Harrowden (1914), Bedford London Road (1936), and manses at 62 and 72 Ampthill Road (1924 and 1927) and at 7 Silverdale Street (1917) BEDFORD SOUTH AND AMPTHILL CIRCUIT (Formed in 1971 from Bedford South and Ampthill Circuits) Chapels in 1971 included Ampthill, Bedford London road, Bedford St.Mary's, Bedford Southend, Cardington, Clophill, Cranfield, Eversholt, Flitwick, Harrowden, Haynes, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest How End, Kempston East, Kempston West, Kempston Newtown, Lidlington (transferred to Ampthill circuit in 1954), Marston Moretaine (Bedford Road), Marston Moretaine (Shelton), Maulden, Millbrook, Sandy (transferred to Biggleswade circuit 1970), Steppingley (closed 1974), Stewartby (rented room closed 1958), Willington, Wilstead and Wootton BEDFORD AND AMPTHILL METHODIST CIRCUITS CHAPELS Ampthill (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to closure.New chapel 1871. Registered 1874. Closed 1920 Ampthill (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998). Original chapel 1813, reconstructed (with new galleries) in 1840. New chapel 1884 Bedford: Bromham Road (W) St.Paul's Circuit 1877-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Previously Primitive Episcopal (Rev.T.R. Matthews).Became Wesleyan in 1877. Gallery erected 1890. Closed 1955 Bedford: Cauldwell Street (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998).Built 1864 as Baptist chapel. Became Primitive Methodist in 1876. Deeds 1862 and 1876. Closed 1945 Bedford: Hassett Street (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit to 1952. Bedford North Circuit from 1952 to date (1998) Built 1838, enlarged in 1849. Closed 1959 Bedford: London Road (M) Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Deed 1935. Opened 1936 as a dual-purpose church and hall. New church built in 1963 Bedford: Newnham Avenue (M) St.Paul's Circuit to 1952 then in Bedford North First mentioned in 1939. Closed 1968 when Priory Methodist church was built Bedford: Park Road (P) Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit to 1952. Bedford North Circuit from 1952 to date (1998) Built 1887. Registered 1895 Bedford: St.Marys (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South Deed 1866. Built 1866. Closed 1954 Bedford: St.Pauls (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Deed 1832. Built 1832 (replacing older chapel of 1804). New Sunday Schools 1866. Closed 1968. Bedford: Southend (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Deed 1873. Built 1873 Bedford: Wesley Hall (Queens Park Mission) (W) St.Paul's Circuit to 1952, then in Bedford North. Created in 1928. Closed c.1980 (now a Hindu temple) Bletsoe (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then to Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit Established 1860. Mentioned in 1896-7 but not subsequently Bromham (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Preaching place (deed 1889). Last mentioned 1919 Cardington (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then to Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Built 1823. Deed 1824. Closed c.1985 Clapham (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Old chapel 1854. New chapel built 1876-7. Deed 1877. Clophill - Bedford Road (W) Actually in Maulden parish Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Built 1814. Deeds 1825 and 1854. Closed 1936 when site required for road widening. New chapel built 1936-7 Clophill (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998) Built 1853. Deed 1920. Closed 1936 when new chapel built Colmworth (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit Built 1854 or 1866. Closed by 1925 Eversholt (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Built 1849. Closed 1972 Felmersham (W) St.Paul's Circuit 1900 Preaching place (deed 1900) Felmersham (Radwell) (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Built 1807. Deed 1815. Deed 1829. Closed by 1971. Demolished since 1973 Flitwick (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Deed 1873. Built 1873 Harrowden (W) Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Built 1904. Deed 1904. Closed 1979 Haynes (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Built 1826. Old chapel deed 1840. New chapel opened 1875. Deed 1875. Houghton Conquest (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Established by 1805. Chapel registered 1834. New chapel opened 1879. Deed 1878 Houghton Conquest - How End (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998) Deed 1855. Closed 1972. Kempston: Kempston East (W) Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Deed 1904. Opened 1904 Kempston: Newtown (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998) Opened 1855. New chapel 1898. Deed 1898. Closed 1958 Kempston: Kempston West (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Replaced old chapel at Bell End built in 1852. Deed 1860. Opened 1860 Lavendon: (Bucks) (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897 Lidlington: High Street (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Built 1805. United with Church Street and still open in 1955. New combined chapel 1965 Lidlington: Church Street (P) Leighton Buzzard Circuit. Transferred to Bedford II (Cauldwell Street) Circuit in 1939. Transferred to Ampthill Circuit in 1954. Built 1862. Deed 1863. United with High Street 1954 and still open in 1955. New combined chapel 1965 Marston Moretaine (Shelton) (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Old chapel 1813 (or 1815). New chapel 1858 Marston Moretaine - Bedford Road (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998) Deed 1900. Opened 1901. Maulden (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998) Deeds 1860 and 1928. Chapel built 1860. Millbrook (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Preaching place (1859) Milton Ernest (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Built 1839. Deeds 1819 and 1854 Oakley (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit to 1952. Bedford North Circuit from 1952 to date (1998) Registered 1852. Chapel enlarged 1876. New Sunday School 1913 Olney, Bucks (W) St.Paul's Circuit 1899 Preaching place (deed 1899) Pavenham (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Deed (leasehold) 1830. Deed 1858. Built 1858. Closed 1968 Pavenham (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit to 1952. Bedford North Circuit from 1952 to date (1998) Chapel built 1859 Ridgmont (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Deed 1854. Built c.1835. New school and house 1854. Closed by 1954. Sandy (Girtford) (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Transferred to Biggleswade Circuit in 1970 Registered 1869. New chapel opened 1910. Sharnbrook (W) St.Paul's Circuit to 1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date (1998) Deed 1911. Built 1911 Stagsden: West (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Stagsden: Wick (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Steppingley (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. Ampthill circuit 1875-1971. Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit 1971-date (1998) Registered 1861. New chapel 1902-3. Closed 1974 Stevington (P) Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford I (later Hassett Street) Circuit to 1952. Bedford North Circuit from 1952 to date (1998) Built 1863. Closed 1957 Stewartby (P) Originally known as Wootton Pillinge Bedford Mission (Hull Circuit) to 1867. Bedford Primitive Methodist Circuit to 1897, then Bedford II (later Cauldwell Street) Circuit to 1942. Bedford South Circuit to 1971, then Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit to date (1998) Temporary chapel 1911. Rented room. Closed 1958 Turvey (W) Bedford and Ampthill circuit to 1875. St.Paul's Circuit 1875-1952. Bedford North Circuit 1952-date Deed 1829. Built 1828. Willington (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Leased - no deed. Established 1868. New chapel 1877 Wilstead (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Old chapel built 1807. New chapel 1841. Deeds 1825 and 1842. New chapel 1967 Wootton (W) Bedford and Ampthill Circuit to 1875. Bedford St.Mary's Circuit to 1942, and then in Bedford South to 1971. Now (1998) in Bedford South and Ampthill Circuit. Chapel 1811. Deeds 1840 and 1863. New chapel built 1862 Wootton Pillinge (P) see Stewartby
  • Scope and Content
    Note: (P) indicates a Primitive Methodist church; (W) indicates a Wesleyan Methodist church; these two forms of Methodism joined in 1932 to help create the current Methodist Church of Great Britain
  • System of arrangement
    Unfortunately there is no system of arrangement to this collection. New deposits are just given the next running number. Therefore information about particular circuits, chapels and registers is generally scattered throughout the collection. One reason behind this is the difficulty of coming up with a scheme that could reflect the changes to the circuits and different forms of Methodism over time.
  • NOTE: Methodist records deposited before 1 Sep 1994 are subject to a 50 year closure, records deposited after this time are subject to a restriction of 30 years on access, a restriction of seventy five years on access shall apply to records of a confidential nature, including correspondence, papers and machine-readable records containing personal details of a sensitive nature relating to individuals in respect of complaints, disciplinary procedures, interviews, invitations, stationing, pastoral matters, case-studies and assessment files, as passed by the 1994 Methodist Conference. The Superintendent Minister of the Circuit may give permission to see closed records in certain circumstances. Certain classes of material deemed to have already made public (such as pulpit notices, handbills and brochures etc, and registers of baptisms, are excluded from this rule and are freely available for inspection.
  • A.If looking for registers Bear in mind that baptisms were generally registered by Circuit until the late C19th, and few individual chapels had registers. Pre-1837 registers at Public Record Office are available on microfilm, and some have been 'transcribed and indexed. Ask about availability of Computer indexes. B.If looking for material on a particular chapel We suggest you search by place and by subject - methodist chapels. This is not exact but is probably the best way to get most coverage. It may also be useful to find out which circuts the chapel was attached to at various times in order to find circuit documents, especially Quarterly Minutes, Accounts, Schedule books, and Circuit plans, that may give details of the chapel in question. The searchroom card subject index gives details of the Circuits to which Chapels belong and provide catalogue reference numbers for documents relating specifically to the Chapel in question, see under CHURCH / Nonconformity Methodism / [place].
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