This chapel is first shown on the second edition Ordnance Survey map of 1897. The historic maps indicate that it was rebuilt in the 20th century. It closed in 1983 and is now demolished.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
This chapel is first shown on the second edition Ordnance Survey map of 1897. The historic maps indicate that it was rebuilt in the 20th century. It closed in 1983 and is now demolished.
Site Name
Front Street, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
HER Number
15286
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
YEAR2
2025
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
08
DAY2
18
District
N Tyneside
Easting
423837
Grid ref figure
10
Map Sheet
NZ27SW
MONTH1
11
MONTH2
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
573951
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Seaton Burn
Description
This chapel is first shown on the first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1864. The historic maps indicate that it was rebuilt in the 20th century. It closed in 1964 and is now demolished.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
This chapel is first shown on the first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1864. The historic maps indicate that it was rebuilt in the 20th century. It closed in 1964 and is now demolished.
Site Name
Front Street, Methodist Chapel (New Connexion)
Site Type: Specific
Methodist New Connexion Chapel
HER Number
15285
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
YEAR2
2025
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
15280
DAY1
08
District
N Tyneside
Easting
433700
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567210
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Percy Main
Description
Built in 1902. Seated 300 people. Cost 'something under £2000'. Gothic gabled front with large traceried window above porch, between octagonal pinnacles. Demolished in 1974.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Built in 1902. Seated 300 people. Cost 'something under £2000'. Gothic gabled front with large traceried window above porch, between octagonal pinnacles. Demolished in 1974.
Site Name
Burdon Street, Primitive Methodist Chapel 3
Site Type: Specific
Primitive Methodist Chapel
HER Number
15284
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
08
District
N Tyneside
Easting
433650
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567150
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Percy Main
Description
In use 1884 until 1956. Cost around £300. Brick with white freestone dressings.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
In use 1884 until 1956. Cost around £300. Brick with white freestone dressings.
Site Name
St. John's Street, Wesleyan Methodist Church
Site Type: Specific
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
HER Number
15283
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside; Bulmer's Street Directory, 1887, p 343
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
08
District
N Tyneside
Easting
433970
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567260
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Percy Main
Description
Shown on 1861 OS. The 1896 map shows the building as a Sunday School. Gone by 1916.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Shown on 1861 OS. The 1896 map shows the building as a Sunday School. Gone by 1916.
Site Name
Middle Row, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
HER Number
15282
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
08
District
N Tyneside
Easting
434030
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567210
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Percy Main
Description
Primitive Methodist Society began in 1821. In 1822, when William Clowes preached in the village, there were 18 members. The chapel was built in 1829. The Primitive Methodist congregation left around 1884 when a new chapel was built on Backworth Street (HER 15280). The original chapel on Middle Row is shown as a 'Christians' Meeting House' on OS maps up to 1956.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Primitive Methodist Society began in 1821. In 1822, when William Clowes preached in the village, there were 18 members. The chapel was built in 1829. The Primitive Methodist congregation left around 1884 when a new chapel was built on Backworth Street (HER 15280). The original chapel on Middle Row is shown as a 'Christians' Meeting House' on OS maps up to 1956.
Site Name
Middle Row, Primitive Methodist Chapel 1
Site Type: Specific
Primitive Methodist Chapel
HER Number
15281
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
15284
DAY1
08
District
N Tyneside
Easting
433660
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567200
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Percy Main
Description
Built around 1884. The 1897 OS shows a chapel facing west to Backworth Street with an empty site to the east. This seems to become the Sunday School to a later (1902) building facing Burdon Street on the east (HER 15284). Demolished.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Built around 1884. The 1897 OS shows a chapel facing west to Backworth Street with an empty site to the east. This seems to become the Sunday School to a later (1902) building facing Burdon Street on the east (HER 15284). Demolished.
Site Name
Backworth Street, Primitive Methodist Chapel 2
Site Type: Specific
Primitive Methodist Chapel
HER Number
15280
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
07
District
N Tyneside
Easting
435630
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568620
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
North Shields
Description
Built in 1870. Demolished in 1973.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Built in 1870. Demolished in 1973.
Site Name
Stephenson Street, Congregational Church
Site Type: Specific
Congregational Chapel
HER Number
15279
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Education
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
07
District
N Tyneside
Easting
435440
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567450
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
North Shields
Description
Built in 1808. Demolished 1921.
Site Type: Broad
School
SITEDESC
Built in 1808. Demolished 1921.
Site Name
South Street, Sunday School
Site Type: Specific
Sunday School
HER Number
15278
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside
YEAR1
2012
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
07
District
N Tyneside
Easting
435470
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567450
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
North Shields
Description
Methodist New Connexion Chapel. Built before 1855 (listed in Whellan's Directory), shown on OS 1896 map, seated 300. The hall was on the first floor, approached by a double flight of steps, with a passage beneath to a rear yard. Sunday School beyond.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Methodist New Connexion Chapel. Built before 1855 (listed in Whellan's Directory), shown on OS 1896 map, seated 300. The hall was on the first floor, approached by a double flight of steps, with a passage beneath to a rear yard. Sunday School beyond.
Site Name
South Street, Methodist New Connexion Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Methodist New Connexion Chapel
HER Number
15277
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Peter F Ryder, 2012, Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting Houses in Newcastle & North Tyneside