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185th Anniversary of Heptonstall Octagonal Chapel in 1949. - ALC01413
The Octagonal Chapel at Heptonstall was built in 1764. The design and construction were overseen by John Wesley.
Pictured at the back of the Chapel with the Sunday School on the right, Mrs Fay Fielden, then Fay Smith is the little girl seated at…
Pictured at the back of the Chapel with the Sunday School on the right, Mrs Fay Fielden, then Fay Smith is the little girl seated at…
Fundraising in Weaver's Square, Heptonstall - EIL00162
Ladies of Heptonstall Methodist Chapel at a village fete in Weavers Square, at a stall with a nautical theme. L to R: Vera Ingham, Marian Greenwood, Eileen Longbottom, Margaret Harwood, Dorothy Smith, Emma Longbottom.
Heptonstall - Smithwell Lane. - HLS05146
Wesleyan Sunday School Procession, carrying their banner down Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall, which is bedecked with flags. Note the little girls in pinafore dresses, ladies in boaters, and men in cloth caps. Date unknown.
Heptonstall - ALC00615
Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall c1910
Heptonstall - Wesleyan Chapel. - HLS05148
The unusual octagonal Grade ll Listed Chapel which was built in 1764 and was one of the earliest Wesleyan Chapels in the country. It was built following one of John Wesley's many visits to Heptonstall where he had a large following.
Heptonstall Methodist Chapel Anniversary. - EIL00151
See ALC00490
Heptonstall Methodist Church - EIL00159
The church is decorated but only with flowers, so what was the event?
Heptonstall Methodist Church, 1977 - JSB00193
Reckoned to be the oldest Methodist Church in continuous use.
Heptonstall Wesleyan Chapel - ALC04787
The foundation stone of this Chapel was laid by John Wesley, and erected in 1764. The shape is octagonal. In the building of this chapel there appears to have been almost an element of romance; women as well as men, coming even from a distance and…
Interior of the Methodist Church, Heptonstall - KST00234
West Window & Clock
Methodist Chapel Window - KST00235
Heptonstall
Parade in Heptonstall - ALC00502
Originally thought to be Suffragettes, it is more likely to be a church or chapel parade, with women leading followed by a minister and banner?
Plaque on Heptonstall Methodist Chapel - LLG00153
Plaque states "The Oldest Methodist Chapel In the World in Continuous Use. The Society Was Founded By William Darney About 1742. The Rev. John Wesley Preached At Heptonstall For The Last Time in 1786."
Pulpit and Organ - KST00262
Heptonstall Methodist Chapel
Pulpit and Organ - KST00263
Heptonstall Methodist Chapel
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee procession in Heptonstall, 1897 - EIL00109
The procession is going up Smith Well Lane. The banner indicates the Wesleyan Sunday School at Heptonstall. Notice the Union Jack flags from several houses and the decorated arch at the top of Towngate in the distance. Postcard.