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The Methodist Chapel, Grindleford This Methodist Chapel at Grindleford was opened in 1905. Prior to that, various directories record a Wesleyan Reform Chapel in Grindleford Bridge, perhaps dating from John Wesley's visit to the village in 1776. Wesley is reputed to have said of his journey - in March of that year - that it was ‘a cold ride over the snowy mountains’! The following inscriptions may be found on the Foundation Stones, and were kindly provided by Alf Beard, 25th March 2004 - which ironically happens to be just 100 years after it was laid: The Names of the persons who laid the foundations stones to Grindleford Methodist Church, Easter 1904 Mrs BROMLEY in memory of her Husband Joseph Sykes BROMLEY Mrs Samuel OSBOURNE Mr George COOPER Jnr Mrs John KENYON, for ladies sewing class Mrs E S BRAMWELL, of Sheffield Mr & Mrs A BRADBURY Mrs E J BRAMWELL of Sheffield Mary Bromley HILL in memory of her uncle Joseph ANDREW, Easter 1904 The Joseph Andrew mentioned on the stone is the son of Joseph Andrew, the Minister recorded for the Chapel in Harrop's Directory of Derbyshire, 1870; the Bromley, Sykes, Kenyon, and Hill were all members of the same family. (Commentary provided by Rosemary Lockie/Patricia Andrew)

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