1811 – Former Wesleyan Methodist Church, Drogheda, Co. Louth
An unusual church built in 1811 and further renovated in 1911. A simple rectangular building with a three bay classical façade.
An unusual church built in 1811 and further renovated in 1911. A simple rectangular building with a three bay classical façade.
Simple and elegant single-cell church with tall round-headed windows, with a wooden Doric columned entranceway. There is a fine galleried interior lit by the tall windows,
Built as a Wesleyan Church in 1849-50. In the twentieth century, Congregationalist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches throughout the country merged in 1925 to form The United Church of Canada.
The church as illustrated was largely completed with the exception of the residence. The small tower was completed but later removed.
Most of this Wesleyan Methodist building still exists, hidden from George’s Street by early 20th century buildings,
Still in use today, it was described at the time of its completion as a ‘very neat little church’.
Now known as Wesley Place Methodist Church. Published in The Building News, April 8th 1870.
From The Architect, December 25, 1875: This chapel, the foundations of which are just commenced, is being built on an advantageous site in one of the principal streets of the city.
From The Architect, October 16, 1875: The design is an endeavour to produce a building suitable to the JL simple ritual and service of the Wesleyan Methodist Church,
The present Seymour Street Church building was built and opened in 1875. Shortly afterwards a manse was built adjacent ground with Seymour Street National School,