[former] Congregational Chapel, Old Street, Ludlow This chapel, said to accomodate about 300 worshippers, was built in 1830 by a congregation which had formerly met in a chapel (described in 1830 as in a dilapidated state) built at the bottom of Corve Street in 1736, on the banks of the river. They had met there for nearly a century before building their new chapel which opened on 23rd November 1830. In 1851 the chapel had seating for over 350 worshippers. On Census Sunday 30 March 1851 there were 100 worshippers at their morning service and 120 at their evening one, together with 60 Sunday scholars in the morning and 108 in the afternoon. The chapel was closed about 1968 and was subsequently converted to residential use.The porch is modern & not part of the original construction. The chapel is approached by a narrow path and lovely garden. However, this makes photography very difficult. The large datestone in the gable bears the date 1830 in gold. For a view of the side of the chapel, click here. Many thanks are owed to the present owners for allowing Maurice Coleman access to the chapel and garden. Grid ref: SO 512745

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