Guttridge Memorial Methodist Church, Deepdale Road/St George’s Road Preston

Built as a separate church on a site adjoining the Guttridge Memorial School-Chapel of 1905 at the junction of Deepdale Road and St George’s Road Preston. Estimated cost £5,500. Converted to Medical Centre. Foundation stone laid 22 November 1930.

Preston (Guttridge Memorial Church) - This church, standing in a populous and growing neighbourhood, was founded some twenty-five years ago as a branch of the Orchard Church, and was named after the Rev. John Guttridge, a former U.M.F.C. minister. For some years the work has suffered from lack. of adequate premises; the existing school building having to do duty for all occasions. Land has been acquired adjoining the school, and work has just begun in the erection of the new church. The stone-laying ceremony (as announced in our advertisement columns) takes place on Saturday next, November 22nd. … [United Methodist 20 November 1930 page 574-575]

Reference    Builder 29 April 1927. Page 706 – proposed church
Reference    Builder 24 May 1929 page 973
Reference    United Methodist 20 November 1930 page 574-575