1875 – Wesleyan Church & School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
The present Seymour Street Church building was built and opened in 1875. Shortly afterwards a manse was built adjacent ground with Seymour Street National School,
The present Seymour Street Church building was built and opened in 1875. Shortly afterwards a manse was built adjacent ground with Seymour Street National School,
Most of this Wesleyan Methodist building still exists, hidden from George’s Street by early 20th century buildings,
The church as illustrated was largely completed with the exception of the residence. The small tower was completed but later removed.
Also known as the “Coke Memorial Church” after the Methodist preacher Thomas Coke, construction started in August 1884 with the church opening in 1885.
Built over ten years by two architects – the chapel of 1872-74 by Thomas Holbrook;
Still in use today, it was described at the time of its completion as a ‘very neat little church’.
This formed the subject of a limited competition for the new Wcsleyan Centenary Hall in Bishopsgate-street,
Now known as Bethel Community Church, and located on the elevated western side of Stow Hill,
“Building operations will shortly be commenced with the new halls and other premises for the Wesleyan Mission at the comer of Earl Grey-street and Wellington-place,
“This block of buildings has recently been erected in the Ivydale-road, Nunhead (a district known as Waverley Park),