Stoney Street Baptist Church facts for kids
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Stoney Street Baptist Church
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| 52°57′08″N 1°08′29″W / 52.952295°N 1.141293°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Baptist |
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| Completed | 1799 |
The Stoney Street Baptist Chapel was once a church in Nottingham, England. It is located on Plumptre Place Road. This old building is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that should be protected. After being a church, it became St. Mary's Schools, and then later, a place for businesses.
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What is the History of Stoney Street Chapel?
The Stoney Street Chapel was built in an area called Plumptre Place, near Stoney Street in Nottingham. A group of people who followed the Baptist faith started meeting in 1775. At first, from 1783, they met in a different building called the Methodist Tabernacle. But by 1799, they had built their very own chapel.
In 1846, some members of this church decided to start a new group in Sherwood. This new group eventually grew into what is now known as Carrington Baptist Church, Nottingham.
Why Did the Church Split in 1817?
In 1817, something happened that caused the church to split into two groups. A new minister, Mr. Catton, was trying out for the job. There were some disagreements about his actions. Because of these problems, the church leaders decided to let Mr. Catton go. They also told the main minister, Robert Smith, to take control of the church building.
On August 3, 1817, when Mr. Smith tried to do this, he was stopped. So, Mr. Smith and about one-third of the church members left. They went on to start a new church called Broad Street Baptist Church.
What Caused the 1849 Church Split?
Another split happened in 1849. This time, it led to the creation of Mansfield Road Baptist Church. This new church was first known as Milton Street General Baptist Chapel. The reason for this split was a disagreement about a church leader, called a deacon. This deacon, who was a butcher, had been accused of using unfair weights when selling meat. The church members could not agree on what should happen to him.
Why Did the Church Split in 1875?
The church split again in 1875. The exact reasons for this split are not very clear today. However, many members left the Stoney Street church. They went on to start a new church called Woodborough Road Baptist Church. This left the Stoney Street Chapel with fewer members. The area around the chapel was also changing. It was becoming more industrial and commercial, with businesses instead of homes. Because of these changes, the chapel only stayed open for a few more years.
When Did the Baptist Chapel Close?
The Stoney Street Baptist Chapel closed its doors on September 18, 1887. Many of the people who used to go there joined the Woodborough Road Baptist Church. After it closed as a church, the building was changed. An architect named Thomas Chambers Hine turned it into buildings for St. Mary's School.
Later, in 1993, the buildings were changed again after a fire.
Who Were the Ministers of Stoney Street Chapel?
Here is a list of the ministers who served at Stoney Street Chapel:
- Robert Smith 1784 - 1817
- W Pickering 1819 - 1848
- Hugh Hunter 1848 - 1866
- James Greenwood 1867 - 1870
- T Ryder 1870 - 1875
- G.H. Malins 1876
- R Foulkes Griffiths 1877 - 1885
