Takeley Chapel
Brewers End
Takeley Congregational Church
Takeley Chapel Images
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The Chapel at BrewersEnd, Takeley was founded in 1808 by dissenting Christians from Hatfield Heath. |
The original building was soon to become the centre of a thriving community. |
Isaac Smith's father had been one of the original church planters and Isaac worshipped at the chapel as Trustee from from 1866 to 1906. He died aged 72 |
The first minister from 1808 was Rev John Hanson. He was ordained in 1812 and continued to minister until 1856. |
One of the grave stones to the east of the chapel records the death of their only son. |
This stone was laid by Mr Isaac Smith of Ashfields Farm Gt Canfield to commemorate the Old Chapel which was erected in 1808 and rebuilt in 1902. First Preacher Revd J Hanson Last service held by Rev EM Houghun |
In this picture of the new chapel opened in 1902. In the picture from left to right we see the stable block, Chapel, recreational hall and caretaker's cottage. |
This stone was laid to commemorate the opening of this chapel by Mrs Wall of Darley Dale Gt Canfield on October 15th 1902 |
Takeley Recreational Hall. This stone was laid by Gertrude Walll August 6th 1904 |
In loving meory of Charles Wall JP of Darley Dale Great Canfiel;d and Grays who died on October 9th 1914 aged 73 years. Also of Hannah Rebecca who died on November 7th 1918 aged 73 years |
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The home of the Walls at Hope End. |
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Rev Harris was the first full time minister in the new chapel. Mr Harris resigned in 1909. |
The recreational hall was never to become the village hall. |
The Christian school came to use the recreational hall in 1989. |
Pieter Kraay was pastor at the chapel and ministered since 1964. He took assemblies at the school since its opening. |
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A Barltrop, blacksmith at Attridges |
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George Smith an original trustee |
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Laura Attridge |
Lambert Brothers the store across the road from the chapel. |
A Lambert Grave |
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The Pipers just down the road from the chapel |
Graves of some Pipers |
Arthur Searle was a trustee with responsibility for Broxted. |
