8, Chapel Street, Stafford

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Date:1963

Description:In the centre of the picture is No. 8, Chapel Street, Stafford, the former home of the Methodist Minister to the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel next door, which was designed by Manchester architects, Hayley & Son.

Pevsner called the 1863 chapel, designed in the basilica style - very remarkable - but it having an unfortunate tower. Christopher Wakeling said "it is the street's best feature!" Later, the Minister's residence was moved to Brunswick Terrace off the Newport Road.

On the left is W. Wood & Son Ltd., grocers, eventually used by County Supplies also called County Woodware. All these buildings were demolished in the 1980s, apart from the chapel's tower which is now bordered by the redundant indoor market buildings on both sides (2025). Note the different types of television aerials which were necessary at the time to obtain the BBC and ITV channels.


Timeline

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1830s
Noah's Ark Inn, Stafford
Noah's Ark Inn, Stafford

Pencil and wash drawing by Great Haywood born artist, Thomas Peploe Wood (1817-1845). The ...

1910s
Arthur Brown butchers, Stafford
Arthur Brown butchers, Stafford

Shop front of Arthur Brown's butchers shop at 1, Crabbery Street in Stafford. The ...

1960s
Queen Street, Stafford
Queen Street, Stafford

A warehouse in Queen Street, Stafford. (photographer's note: "No. 3 Cruck and Gable") ...

1990s
Princes Street Precinct, Stafford
Princes Street Precinct, Stafford

This view was taken looking north along the Princes Street Precinct towards Stafford ...

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Creators: Dr J.E.C. Peters - Creator

Donor ref:P66.003.1928 (37/52002)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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