Ripley, Nottingham Road, Primitive Methodist Church
Mount Tabor, built 1892
Englesea Brook Museum
Christian Messenger 1921/202
In 1892 a Church, with Schoolrooms attached, was built in Nottingham Road. Originally known as Mount Tabor, it has now been converted into a house (no. 31).
In 1940 it was said that the church was fitted with pews which could seat 450 people, and as well as the School Hall there were 7 other rooms.
In 1964 it was said to have pews which could seat 362, seating for 100 in the Sunday School as well as 6 other rooms.
In 1930, when the Annual Synod was held at Nottingham Road it was the largest church in the circuit.
A view of the interior appeared in the Christian Messenger in 1921.
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No longer housing but commercial, double glazing company.
Derbyshire Record Office:
Ref. D4267: Nottingham Road Primitive Methodist Chapel, Ripley. A PM Chapel was in existence in the 1850s, rebuilt c.1892/3, closed c.1989.
Various documents to include PM Chapel Choir Minutes Book (signed) 1925-1931. Plans and Architects Drawings of the property also.
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