Bethesda Methodist Chapel, Hanley

Bethesda Methodist Chapel is a church building in central Hanley featuring Renaissance Revival architecture with a stuccoed facade and decorative brickwork. The structure displays fluted Corinthian columns at the entrance, a slate roof, and ornate details throughout its design.

The chapel was built in 1887 to replace an earlier smaller chapel that no longer met the community's needs. Architect J.H. Perkins designed it to reflect the growing importance of Methodism in the region.

The chapel houses a three-manual organ and several stained glass windows, including a reproduction of William Holman Hunt's work. These artistic elements shape the interior and reflect how music and visual art played a central role in worship here.

The building is generally accessible to visitors, though it is worth checking opening hours in advance. The surrounding city center of Hanley offers parking options and public transport nearby.

The building stands as one of the largest Nonconformist chapels built outside London and features rusticated brickwork on its lower levels. This scale and ambition reflected the economic strength and confidence of the Methodist community in this industrial city.

Location: City of Stoke-on-Trent

Inception: 1887

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Website: http://hct.org.uk/chapels/west-midlands/bethesda-methodist-chapel/6

GPS coordinates: 53.02330,-2.17690

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02