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The Terrace, Chapel Street, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, CV37 8PY

The Methodist Church from Chapel Close. In 1801 the Trustees of the Wesleyan Methodist Community signed a document to buy a barn on a piece of land in what is now Chapel Street. The conversion from barn to a place of worship took place in 1801, and the first services were held in 1802. Foundation stones indicate that in 1913 the chapel was altered and the walls strengthened. In 1930, consent was given for the addition of a vestry. Project 2001, celebrating 200 years of Methodist worship in Welford Chapel saw the existing vestry demolished and the chapel extended to include a meeting room, kitchen, new vestry, and facilities for people with disabilities. The old box pews and central pulpit had long since been removed. In 2001 the worship area was completely refurbished, with comfortable chairs and carpet to create a much more flexible space. The balcony, which seats 40, remains and with its old pews is a reminder of the appearance of the chapel in days gone by. Work was completed in 2002. http://www.welfordonavon-pc.gov.uk/welford-2763.cfm

The Methodist Church in Chapel Street. In 1801 the Trustees of the Wesleyan Methodist Community signed a document to buy a barn on a piece of land in what is now Chapel Street. The conversion from barn to a place of worship took place in 1801, and the first services were held in 1802. Foundation stones indicate that in 1913 the chapel was altered and the walls strengthened. In 1930, consent was given for the addition of a vestry. Project 2001, celebrating 200 years of Methodist worship in Welford Chapel saw the existing vestry demolished and the chapel extended to include a meeting room, kitchen, new vestry, and facilities for people with disabilities. The old box pews and central pulpit had long since been removed. In 2001 the worship area was completely refurbished, with comfortable chairs and carpet to create a much more flexible space. The balcony, which seats 40, remains and with its old pews is a reminder of the appearance of the chapel in days gone by. Work was completed in 2002. http://www.welfordonavon-pc.gov.uk/welford-2763.cfm

The Shakespeare Inn is situated in the centre of Welford-on-Avon near to the Maypole.

The village green at the junction of Chapel Street and High Street. A plaque on the bench reads: This bench was erected by Welford-on-Avon Parish Council in 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The horse chestnut tree was planted in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the Queen's grandparents, Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary In the background, to the left of the tree, can be seen the bottom of the maypole. Image]

This chestnut tree in Welford-on-Avon was planted in 1935 to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V Image]

At the junction of High Street and Chapel Street.

Maypole on the village green at the junction of High Street and Chapel Street. Small plaque on the pole reads: WELFORD-ON-AVON PARISH COUNCIL 65ft MAYPOLE DONATED & ERECTED 1967 REFURBISHED 2003 A notice board nearby expands on the story. At 65ft, the maypole is the tallest in England. It was originally made of wood, but replaced with aluminium after a lightning strike in June 1967. The horse chestnut tree to the right commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, and has recently had a bench installed to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Image]

The maypole in Welford-on-Avon is 65 feet/20 metres is tall. It used to be wooden but was replaced by an aluminium pole after a lightning strike.

Plaque below Welford-on-Avon a chestnut tree planted for the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935.