Primitive Methodist Connexion Chapel, London Road, Chesterton

CHESTERTON - The foundation, or memorial, stones, six in number, of a new chapel, belonging to the Primitive Methodist Connexion, at Chesterton, have been laid. The new building will be situated on the London-road. The contract, exclusive of the land, is £1,400. Tho chapel, which will be in the Italian style, will accommodate from 500 to 600 persons. The external dimensions are 55 ft. 3 in. by 38 ft. 9 in., and the height from floor to ceiling 26 ft. 6 in. at the sides and 30 ft. 6 in. the centre. The ground floor of the chapel will be used for Sunday-school purposes until the school premises are erected. The cost of the building and fittings, with lighting and varnishing, will be about £1,415; and of the site, £260. Mr. G. B. Ford, of Burslem, is the architect; and Mr. James Wood, of Willaston, the builder. [Builder 26 August 1871 page 673]