Northampton Horse Market Primitive Methodist Chapel 1840

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The original Horsemarket PM Chapel from the Centenary pamphlet 1934

Supplied by Rod Walker

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The second Horsemarket Chapel from 1934 Centenary Pamphlet.

Supplied by Rod Walker

There is an account by R Thompson in the 1856 Primitive Methodist magazine of the re-opening of Northampton Primitive Methodist chapel after the addition of side galleries, necessary because of the growth of the society. The society was allowed to do the work which cost £40 on condition they did not add to the debt; they had raised £30 by the time of the article. Donors included Raikes Currie, Esq., M.P. and the Mayor of Northampton.

Re-opening celebrations including a tea meeting started on May 11th, 1856. Preachers included Rev. J. Bywater, of London, Miss Wilson, of London, and R Thompson.

There is no indication in the article as to where the chapel was.

It turns out that it was in the Horsemarket and in 1872 it was replaced by a larger chapel – see here.

The full story is told in the booklet celebrating the Centenary of the chapel you can download below. Thanks to Rod Walker for supplying it and passing a copy to Northamptonshire Record Office.  Rod describes it as ” a fascinating insight into the people, the chapel and the times.”

Reference

Primitive Methodist magazine August 1856 p.499