| Methodism has been active in Mickleover since
the beginning of the 19th Century.
The first Chapel on the current site was constructed in 1914
to replace the original Wesleyan Methodist Church which was built on The
Green in 1820. |
Opening of the original Chapel in 1914
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Interior of original Chapel
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In
1932 the Primitive Methodist Church in Park Road closed and joined the
Wesleyans as part of Methodist Union. |
| Significant
extensions were made in 1954 and 1969 to provide a centre for the fast
growing Mickleover community at that time. |
Modernisation of 1968/9
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Interior after 1968/9 modernisation
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In
the early 1990s it became clear that the building was deteriorating and
was inadequate to meet the future needs. Plans for redevelopment started,
including fund raising and the purchase of property adjoining the
Chapel. |
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The new Methodist Church Centre,
completed in 2001, retains the Large Hall from the old building, and the
Cross and Organ from the previous Chapel are installed in the new Worship
Centre
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A booklet showing
more details of the history is available from the Church Office - price
£1.00 |
