[former] Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Court Street, Madeley This impressive chapel, built in the classical style, was erected in 1841-2. It replaced a modest one built only a few years earlier in 1833, which was described at the time as "very neat and substantial", measuring 38 ft x 26 ft. and cost about £380. The 1833 chapel still stands & is now a private residence. The chapel in the photograph had a spacious interior with a gallery around three sides supported on cast-iron columns. The inscription on the tablet in the gable reads "WESLEYAN CHAPEL/ MDCCCXLI". In 1851 it had seating for 560 worshippers. On Census Sunday 30 March 1851 there were 140, 105, 219 worshippers at their three services in the morning, afternoon & evening. There were also 196 Sunday scholars. The chapel was licensed for marriages on 16th March 1866. The chapel called "Fletcher Methodist Church" had closed by August 2015 when it was de-registered a a place of worship. and was offered for sale. Grid ref: SJ 696044

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