Wesleyan Methodist Church, Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly

Wesleyan Methodist Church, Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly was a Wesleyan Methodist church in Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly from 1790. It is currently Grade II listed and functions as an office of the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

Wesleyan Methodist Church, Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly
Wesleyan Methodist Church, Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly
49°54′52.58″N 6°18′59.6″W
LocationHugh Town, Isles of Scilly
CountryEngland
DenominationWesleyan Methodist
History
Founded1790
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed[1]

History

The first building on the site was erected in 1790, but this was replaced in 1828 by the current building.

The church was renovated in 1884. The body of the chapel was reseated and a rostrum and communion-rail added. The front of the gallery was painted white, relieved with gold. With the addition of a school room the works cost £500.[2]

The church was renovated again in 1905.[3]

In the 1930s, the church merged with the Bible Christians, and the decision was taken to use the new building on Church Street. Worship ended and the building was left empty. The rostrum and communion rail were moved and installed in the Church Street chapel.[4]

Organ

Music was originally provided by a flute, bass viol and clarionet. Later a harmonium was used until in 1905 the church installed a pipe organ by Messrs Heard of Truro.[5]

References
  1. Historic England. "Former Wesleyan Methodist Church (1141217)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  2. "Re-opening of the Wesleyan Chapel at St Mary's, Islands of Scilly". The Cornishman. England. 9 October 1884. Retrieved 7 October 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Scilly Isles". The Cornish Telegraph. England. 4 May 1905. Retrieved 7 October 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "St Mary's Methodist Church history". Isles of Scilly Methodists. Isles of Scilly Methodists. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  5. "Islands of Scilly". Cornishman. England. 4 May 1905. Retrieved 7 October 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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