East Brent Methodist Church
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East Brent Methodist Church
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 15 Sep 2021
This little church was founded in 1871 at a cost to the worshippers of £450. Its history provides an interesting insight into the progress in a small village: 1920 - a pulpit was purchased 1925 - concrete laid around the chapel 1930 - electricity installed at a cost of £9-16 shillings 1945 - water supply to vestry was laid on with one indoor tap and an Elsan toilet in the outside shed 1946 - gas heating installed 1964 - tender accepted for construction of a schoolroom £7,700 plus £150 for flooring with full facilities.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.263238
Longitude
-2.935123