Blaydon Primitive Methodist Chapel, Co. Durham
transcribed by David Tonks
Blaydon Primitive Methodist Chapel, Shibdon Road, Blaydon, Co. Durham
1885-1933
The Blaydon Circuit was formed out of the Newcastle 2nd. circuit in 1897 having previously been a branch circuit. On Methodist Union it became part of the Gateshead West Circuit. After closing the building was used by Durham Co. Council as Blaydon Library 1933-1977 and thereafter has had a number of uses, formerly a dance studio it is currently used by a hairdresser and a vetinery practice.
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Located at NZ18495 63327
19 Shibdon Road, Blaydon, NE21 5AE
The engraved stone above the right hand entrance shows a date of 1888.
This building was very fortunate to survive, the area behind was cleared for a major retail development
Photo pending (03/2023)
I’ve added a copy of the Return from an earlier Blaydon Primitive Methodist chapel in the 1851 Census of Places of Public Religious Worship, transcribed by David Tonks
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