Boston Spa Methodist Church facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boston Spa Methodist Church
Boston Spa Methodist Church
53°54′15″N 1°20′32″W / 53.9042°N 1.3422°W / 53.9042; -1.3422
Location	Boston Spa, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Country	England
Denomination	Methodist Church of Great Britain
Website	[1]

The Boston Spa Methodist Church is a busy church in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, England. It belongs to the Methodist Church of Great Britain. This church is a very special building. It is listed as a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historic place. It got this special status on April 30, 1982.

History of the Church

This church was built a long time ago, in 1846. A person named Atkinson from York designed it. The first stone for the church was put in place in November 1846. The church was officially opened in October 1847.

It cost about £1000 to build the church. This was a lot of money back then! People worked hard to pay off this building cost by 1863. The very first preacher at the church was George Macdonald. He was famous for being the grandfather of two well-known people: Stanley Baldwin and Rudyard Kipling.

About the Church Building

Outside the Church

The Boston Spa Methodist Church is made from a type of stone called magnesian limestone. Its roof is made of Welsh slate and slopes downwards. The building looks like it was built in an Italian style.

The front of the church has two floors. There are steps leading up to the entrance. A small addition was built onto the church in 1986.

Inside the Church

Inside, the church has old-fashioned wooden pews. These are like long benches where people sit. There is also a special pulpit, which is a raised stand where the preacher speaks.

At the back of the church, there is a rounded space for an organ. This space holds a wooden organ made by a company called Harrison and Harrison.

See also

• Listed buildings in Boston Spa