Foundation stone
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Foundation stone
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 19 Jun 2013
The Whitefield Memorial Chapel is thought to be on the site of his last sermon to the people in his home city. To mark the centenary of his death the Lord Mayor cut the first sod here on 30th September, 1870 and once work was started this foundation stone was laid by local M.P. Mr S.S. Marling on 6th June, 1871. The stone contains a number of interesting items, including money, a newspaper and contractual deeds. See Image] for more.
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Image Location
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51.860425
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-2.241873