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Wesley Terrace, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8PB

Grade II Listed former Methodist Chapel dated 1764 on the west gable - this is the east gable. The blue plaque states that "This building, originally known as Broadgates Chapel, was the first Methodist Chapel to be built in Barnard Castle. Much of the labour in erecting it was undertaken by the men and women of the congregation. John Wesley preached in the opening service." There is more on the plaque but it is difficult to make out from the photograph on the Historic England website. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1282876. The sign over the arch says Broadgates, which is a walkway leading across to the Bank. The building is now apartments.

This tiny ginnel, entered off The Bank at NZ05011622 is called Broadgates and leads under an arched tunnel below the house seen here. There are a whole series of parallel little paths, much used by locals, but not shown on any street maps I've seen, so they are pleasantly free from tourists.

This building bears a 'blue plaque' stating ; A 16th Century house, later an Inn. The accession of James the second was celebrated here by local Magistrates and there is a tradition that Oliver Cromwell was entertained here in 1648.

Tanken from a little further downhill than Image

Now a restaurant on The Bank, Barnard Castle

Historical plaque - associated with James II and Oliver Cromwell in C17th.

A carving of a musician, one of four added to the house wall as an embellishment c.1920.

The street from the market place down to the bridge over the River Tees at Startforth.

A street lined with historic buildings leading from the Market Cross down to the river. According to the 1:25000 map, most of the street falls within this square, but the 1:50000 easting is some 50m further east.