Wesleyan Reform Church and Schools, Bakewell

The first Church on Bagshaw Hill was built on rented land in the mid-1800s, replaced by the present building in 1887-1888, the land being a gift of George Wain and Joseph Winson. It could seat 250 worshippers while the Sunday School accommodated 150 scholars. The church closed in 1985 with the lower part of the building used for commercial purposes. The building is existent, although its present use is unknown. Wolstenholme’s mother was born in Bakewell.

BAKEWELL - The corner and memorial stones of a new Wesleyan chapel and schools were laid at Bakewell, Derbyshire, on 14th February. The buildings are situate on Bagshaw Hill and are built of Stanton stone. The design is a quiet treatment of Classic, with interior fittings of pitch-pine. The cost, including site, will be about £1,700. The contract is being carried out by Mr. James Heathcote, builder, Bakewell to the plans and under the personal supervision of Messrs. Briggs and Wolstenholme, architects, Liverpool, and Blackburn. [Building News 2 March 1888 page 343]

Reference           Building News 2 March 1888 page 343