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Transcribed by Kay Collins, 2009
Religious Census 1851 Bozeat

The population of the town was 921

Parish Church. Consecrated before 1800.
Endowed with land, about £120; corn rent and augmentation nett about £24, fees about £3.13s.0d.
Free Sittings 135, or 27 pews, other sittings 85, or 17 pews.
On 30th March 1851 - in the evening General Congregation 127, Sunday Scholars 42.
Signed William Corbett Wilson A.M., vicar.
Wesleyan Chapel. Denomination Wesleyan Methodist, erected 1834.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 140, other sittings 120, standing 60.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - Sunday Scholars 100.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 230.
In the evening - General Congregation 170.
Signed Richard Riseley, Chapel Steward.
Union Chapel, Church Lane. Denomination Baptist and Independents. Erected 1844.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 85, other sittings 65, standing 30.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - Sunday Scholars 48.
In the afternoon - Total Congregation 50.
In the evening - Total Congregation 80.
Signed Robert Pearson, Manager.


PRO Ref: HO 129 171 14-16
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