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A Short History of Methodists in Pinner
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The earliest record of Methodists holding ‘cottage meetings’ in Pinner was in 1795 (four years after the death of John Wesley). In 1792 “Environs of London” refers to Independents (who became Congregationalists worshipping in the village). In the
early 1800’s two wooden cottages in Chapel Lane, which was then part of West End Lane, were used for services by the Methodists. In 1844 a new chapel was built, further up the lane, hence the name “Chapel Lane” which it bears to this day. The arrival
of the Metropolitan railway caused both disturbances to the worshippers and damage to the building. When the chimney crashed
down on the chapel it became unusable and services were held temporarily in the famous Cocoa Tree restaurant at the top of the
High Street.
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In 1918 a new school chapel was built in Love Lane, using material salvaged from the old chapel ruins. This new chapel,
enlarged in 1926 is now the church hall.
In October 1936, the foundation stones of the present church were laid; the premises were formally opened on 22nd May 1937 by
Lady Tudor Walters. In 1939 the original wooden cottages in Chapel Lane were demolished.
The Centenary in 1944 was celebrated with a concert, family reunion and a circuit rally addressed by the President of the Conference. Records of the Chapel are kept in the Harrow Archives.