Preston Central Methodist Church

Whilst Preserving Preston’s Heritage CIC do not yet have their own premises, the group have been holding their public meetings at the Central Methodist Church in Preston.

The Central Methodist Church can be found on Lune Street in Preston. The post code is PR1 2NL. More information about getting to the church can be found on their website.

Thank you to the Church for allowing the group to hold the meetings here.

The History of Lune Street’s Chapel

Built in 1817, Lune Street’s Chapel was one of the first public buildings in the country to be lit by gas and cost £6,000 to build. How this much money was collected is unknown, although this being a weaving area, it is possible some more comparatively prosperous weavers gave generously.

The full history can be read on the Preston Central Methodist Church’s website.

https://centralmethodist.org.uk/index.php/history/

The Central Methodist Church on Lune Street is Listed on the National Heritage List for England. It is a Grade II Listed Building and its List Entry Number is 1291958.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1291958