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Park Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1LR

This striking place of worship seems to have been welcoming different congregations over the years. It is currently a United Reformed Church, but previously it is listed as a Presbyterian and named on older maps as Whitefield Memorial Chapel. See Image] for more.

Located on the corner of Park Road and Belgrave Road, St Bartholomew's is managed by the Gloucester Charities Trust, an almshouse charity catering for residents of Gloucestershire at the time of application. St Bartholomew's provides sheltered housing for older people. There are 43 1-bedroom flats, a resident management staff and community alarm service.

Located on the corner of Park Road and Belgrave Road. The foundation stone of the Whitefield Memorial Presbyterian Church (as it was originally known) was laid on June 6th 1871. Grade II listed in December 1998.

The church clock tower actually now features a lift - installed in May 1998. See Image] for the foundation stone.

Viewed across Park Road. The foundation stone of the Whitefield Memorial Presbyterian Church (as it was originally known) was laid on June 6th 1871. Grade II listed in 1998.

In the southwest corner of the church on the corner of Park Road and Belgrave Road. The foundation stone of the Whitefield Memorial Presbyterian Church (as it was originally known) was laid on June 6th 1871. The building was Grade II listed in 1998.

The church was opened on 7th May 1872, with James Buchanan presenting the clock. See Image] for more.

George Whitefield (1714-70) was Gloucester's famous preacher whose belief in Methodism helped cause the Great Awakening. His work took him all over Britain and America, where he is still commemorated. In 1870 the Countess of Huntingdon's flock bought land here, costing some £3,700, to establish a church in his name. It was opened on 7th May 1872 and the stonemason R.J. Boulton of Cheltenham created this bas relief of Whitefield addressing the people; the inscription reads: "The Love of Jesus Christ Constrains Me to lift up my Voice like a Trumpet" See Image] for more.

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.

On the Park Road side of the church http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5191971 on the corner of Belgrave Road.