Fulbeck Primitive Methodist chapel

Washdyke Lane Fulbeck NG32 3LB

former Fulbeck Primitive Methodist chapel
Keith Guyler 1995

Fulbeck Primitive Methodist chapel was opened in 1825 and restored in 1899. It served until 1987 and by the time of Keith Guyler’s photograph in 1995 it had become the garage to 18 Washdyke Lane. It was little changed on Google Street View in 2011.

Some of the story is told in the Primitive Methodist magazine of 1862 by George Jenkinson.

Fulbeck.—In the year 1818, the first pioneer of Primitive Methodism entered Fulbeck. He was a man from Leadenham, the adjoining village, whose heart God had touched. He took his stand, and preached the truth as it is in Jesus, but he had no sooner commenced praying and singing than a lawyer sent the servant of a constable to tell his master he was to come and take the preacher into custody. The constable was Mr. Rose, who afterwards became a consistent member with us.

For seven years our people had to worship in the open air and in cottages, where, indoors and out, they were assailed by much opposition ; but not being terrified at their adversaries, they prosecuted the work until the year 1825, when they succeeded in erecting the present chapel, wherein they could worship under their own vine and fig tree, none daring to make them afraid.

From that time the Society at Fulbeck became noted for zeal; but a debt of £100 was left upon the chapel ; and although they had many years of prosperity the debt was left undiminished. Many of its early members have long since left the Church militant to join the Church triumphant. It is only some few years ago, we succeeded in reducing the debt to £85, from which time it has been with difficulty we have made the income meet the expenditure.

When the Rev. W. Clayton entered this station, and visited Fulbeck, he was grieved to find such a place called a Primitive Methodist chapel. The lady of whom we had borrowed the money, £85, kindly accepted £50 as payment in full. £65 were then borrowed of a friend, and we proceeded with improvements externally and internally.

Having completed the repairs, the re-opening sermons were preached by Mr. William Andiss, Little Hule, February 23rd, 1862, to crowded congregations. The collections for the day were £1 14s. 2d. On Monday, March 3rd, a tea was provided, the proceeds were 17s. 9£d., after which the Rev. W. Clayton preached ; a collection was made of 10s. 9d. Messrs. K. Bugg, W. Cox, F. Titchett, George Jenkinson presented a donation of £1 each, Brother Edward Gibson, 10s. Mr. T. Watson kindly gave all the blacksmith work. A great deal of labour was done by many of our friends gratuitously, and we believe all, according to their means, have assisted us.

The cost of the repairs and improvements was £25, which we are happy to say is all paid, and the debt is £20 less on the chapel thin before the repairs were commenced. May the great Head of the Church bless all who have assisted us, and crown the whole with a mighty revival of His work amongst us—Amen. George Jenkinson.”

location: 946502

Reference

Primitive Methodist magazine 1862 pages 306-307

Comments about this page

  • Another reference for the c.1989 photo is : LCL 22 436.

    By Ray & Marie. (03/03/2022)
  • O.S. Map, Lincolnshire, XCV1.9, surveyed 1886, published 1887: the word Chapel printed twice, both on same lane, a junction in between, this being Washdyke Lane.
    https://maps.nls.uk/view/114651141

    Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln :
    ref. Meth/C/Fulbeck, Wesleyan, letter re chapel debt, year 1850. Sale and closure 1927, refs. E/7/1 and E/3/1.

    ref. MLI 99323, former site of Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Fulbeck, Washdyke Lane, built 1850, closed 1927, demolished.

    ref. Meth/C/Fulford, Primitive, D/2/1, certificate: register of place of worship, 1861. (Other documents post-c.1932 , e.g., letter and newspaper cutting year 1976, bequest of John William Reynolds ).

    ref. MLI 99285, brief history of Primitive Methodist Chapel, Washdyke Lane, Fulbeck, became a garage.

    Photo of a chapel, Fulbeck, c.1989, ref. LC 22 439.

    By Ray E. O. Ælla (27/02/2022)

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