Tabernacle (Primitive Methodist) Chapel, Padeswood Road, Buckley

TO BUILDERS. NEW CHAPEL FOR THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, BUCKLEY. THE Committee are prepared to receive TENDERS for the above. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Rev. Thomas Bennett's, at Buckley, and Tenders to be sent him on or before the 5th day of February. They do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. RICHARD OWENS, Architect, 2, Breck Road, Liverpool. [Wrexham and Denbigh Advertiser 23 January 1875 page 4]

NEW CHAPEL AT BUCKLEY – The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Primitive Methodist Chapel at Buckley took place on Monday. The site of the building is on the west side of the road leading to Padeswood railway station, and the edifice will accommodate 700 persons. The cost is estimated at £2,000, which is in course of collection by voluntary subscription. The builders Messrs J. and T. Woods, of Hooton and the architect is Mr Richard Owens, Breck-road. Liverpool. [Wrexham Guardian 1 May 1875 page 6]

NEW PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. On Monday, the foundation stone of a new Primitive Methodist Chapel at Buckley was laid, by Mr Alexander Balfour, of Mount Alyn, in the presence of a large number of people. The site of the building is on the west side of the road leading to Padeswood railway-station. The edifice will be of brick with Stourton stone facings. The front elevation comprises a central facade, finished with an abutment and large cornice, and two wings, with plinth, balustrading, and copings. The interior will contain pewed galleries on three sides the fourth side having also a gallery for the organ and choir. The, ceiling will be a prominent feature, consisting of 16 panels, with shafts deeply grooved and moulded, relieved with perforated apertures and ornamented centrepieces. The style throughout will be Romanesque, freely treated. There will be sitting accommodation tor 700 persons. Thera will be also four large class. rooms and vestry. The cost is estimated at £2,000, which is in course of collection by voluntary subscription. The builders are Messrs. J. and H. T. Woods, of Hooton and the architect is Mr Richard Owens, Breck road, Liverpool. [Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser 1 May 1875 page 6]

Reference    Wrexham and Denbigh Advertiser 23 January 1875 page 4 - contracts
Reference    Wrexham Guardian 1 May 1875 page 6 – foundation
Reference    Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser 1 May 1875 page 6]
Reference    RCAHMW, January 2010