Mosborough (Mosbro') Primitive Methodist chapel
Queen St, Mosborough, Sheffield S20 5BQ
“Mosbro’, Sheffield First Circuit. —Primitive Methodism obtained a footing in Mosbro’ at an early period of its history. In the year 1830 a small Connexional chapel was built. At that time there were very few Primitive Methodist chapels in the neighbourhood, as may be seen from the fact that this chapel was built before any of our present chapels in Sheffield First, Sheffield Second, or Rotherham circuits. Considerable progress has been made since then. About forty chapels have been built within the area of what was then Sheffield circuit, some of them being large, commodious, and beautiful buildings.
Mosbro’ Chapel has long been too small for the accommodation of the school and congregation assembling therein. Efforts have been made at various times to increase the accommodation ; and a good deal of money has been spent to little purpose. It was ultimately determined to pay off the debt preparatory to building a new chapel. This was done last year, £70 being raised for that purpose, Messrs. Gilbert and Jones, of Sheffield, rendering the Mosbro’ friends valuable service in accomplishing their object.
Encouraged by this success, Mr. Rose, a long-tried friend of the cause, and a trustee of the old chapel, offered an excellent site of land— measuring 430 yards, value £50—on condition that a good chapel should be erected there on. The offer was gladly accepted ; a trust was formed ; the land properly conveyed ; Mr. Kerridge, of Wisbeach, was instructed to prepare plans, &c. ; and the work was commenced.
Memorial stones were laid on Whit- Monday. The day proved very unfavourable ; but, notwithstanding this, numbers flocked to the place to witness the ceremony. Four ladies had engaged to take part in the ceremony. This circumstance doubtless gave greater interest to the proceedings. After a hymn had been sung, and prayer had been offered, beautiful trowels were presented to the ladies who had engaged to lay the stones. Mrs. Rose laid the first stone, Miss Rose the second, Mrs. W. C. Jones the third, and Mrs. J. Johnson she fourth. Some amusement was created by the way in which the fair masons used their trowels, levels, &c., which was calculated to give the impression that they had either engaged in work of that kind before, or had received special lessons for the occasion. Each lady presented £10 to the building fund.
The rain falling fast, the people made their way to a spacious marquee, which had been furnished by Mr. J. Hobson, of Derby, where an excellent tea was provided. This department gave great satisfaction to the hundreds who availed themselves of the provision made for their comfort. After tea there was a public meeting.
The chair was ably occupied by Mr. Rose, who expressed his pleasure at meeting such a company on such an occasion. He had been long connected with Primitive Methodism, his attachment to the people of his choice had increased, and was stronger that clay than ever. Appropriate and telling speeches were made by Revs. J. T. Neale, J. Barfoot, J. Gair, J. Dickenson, W. Durance, and R. Bryant. The choir, assisted by several musical friends, rendered several anthems, etc, in n very satisfactory manner.
The collections and proceeds of tea amounted to nearly £60. Mr. Hall, of Sheffield, and Mr. Foster, of Mosbro’, handed £5 each over to the treasurer at the close of the proceedings for the building fund. We hope that the work commenced so well may be carried on and completed ; and we pray that the glory of the latter house may far exceed that of the former. John Dickenson.”
Street View in March 2011 shows the chapel still in existence, largely unchanged but looking a little unloved. It carries a Salvation Army identity.
Reference
Primitive Methodist magazine 1869 pages 689-690
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