Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Clarence Street, Everton, Liverpool

OPENING OF A NEW WELSH PRESBYTERIAN CHAPEL IN LIVERPOOL. The first of a series of services in connection with the opening of the Welsh Presbyterian chapel recently erected in Clarence-street, Everton, took place on Wednesday evening. … The sacred edifice occupies an advantageous site on the south side of Clarence-street, the side elevation being towards the thoroughfare, and the front elevation facing the east. The design for the chapel, the cost of which was £6,000 was furnished by Mr. Richard Owens, architect, Everton Village, and the whole was carried out under his superintendence. He may be justly, complimented upon the skill and taste he has displayed. He has designed one of the most elegant and commodious chapels in Liverpool, and given the utmost satisfaction to all concerned m the undertaking. The erection of the edifice was contracted for in sections. The contractor for the brick work was Mr. Edward Jones, Clarence-street; masonry, Mr. Robert Edwards, China street; carpenter's and joiner's work, Mr. R. W. Rowlands, Grey Rock street; slating, Mr. W. Thompson, Great, Homer Street; plastering, Messrs. Hale and Johnson, Hampton-street; plumbing, Mr. Robert Roberts, Netherfield-road North; painting and decorating, Messrs. T. and W. Clarkson, Everton Village; cushions for gallery, Messrs. Robert Evans and Co., London. road cushions for the ground floor and other upholstery, Messrs. Ingham and Morgan, Scotland-road; French polishing and furniture, Messrs. J. W. Jeffery and Co., Compton House; glazing, Messrs. Whitby and Williams, Dale-street. The work for the pulpit, platform, &c., was executed by Mr. William Owen, joiner, Mount Vernon, and the whole of the carving by Mr. John Griffiths, Lord Nelson-street. [Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald 4 March 1865]

Reference           Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald 4 March 1865