Ancient_and_modern_York_a_guide

MODERN YORK. 95
(HEUsleoan Chapel, aaalmgate.
In 1826, a small chapel was erected in Walmgate, to
meet the increasing wants of the Wesleyan body.
Protestant J¥ferl)otrtst Chapel, lEaBa ^eciutt's ¥arB.
Nearly opposite the Shambles is a passage from Pave
ment into Lady Peckitt's Yard, where this chapel was
erected in 1829. Prior to that time, this society of Metho
dists assembled in a house in St. Andrewgate ; but it was
inadequate for them, and in September, 1829, the founda
tion stone of the new chapel was laid.
Saltnt Cfiapel, St. Sabiourgate.
This fine edifice was opened in August, 1839, by the
independent body, in consequence of the increase of their
numbers and the comparative smallness of Lendal chapel.
It is, both externally and internally, an elegant and impos
ing structure, presenting an elevated front of the Ionic
order, after the temple of Ilisseus at Athens ; which is
seen to advantage from St. Saviourgate, at the end of which
street Salem chapel forms a Conspicuous object. It mea
sures inside 81 feet in length, and 56 feet in breadth, and
has extremely spacious and well-arranged galleries. There
is accomodation for 1650 adults and children, and beneath
the chapel is a large school room, well lighted and ven
tilated. The total cost of erection, including the site was
£5,000.
SEUebBan ffifjapel, (States.
This small, but neat chapel, was erected by the Wes
leyan Methodists in 1839, for the accommodation of the
population in this part of the suburbs of York.
Cmtenar» Chapel, St. Sabtourgate.
This is the largest and most splendid of the chapels in
this city. It was built to commemorate the centenary of
methodism ; and was opened on the 1 8th July, 1 840,
when nearly 3,000 persons were present.