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Transcribed by Kay Collins, 2009
Religious Census 1851 Higham Ferrers

The population of the town was 1140
Parish Church. Dedicated to St Mary.
Endowed with tithe £180, glebe £70.
Free Sittings (gallery) 160, other sittings 300.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning General Congregation 120, Sunday Scholars 140.
In the evening - General Congregation 260, Sunday Scholars 140.
Signed George Malim, Minister.
Wesleyan Chapel. Denomination Wesleyan Methodist. Erected 1800.
A separate private building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 105, other sittings 304.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 80, Sunday Scholars 69.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 141, Sunday Scholars 74.
In the evening - General Congregation 99, Sunday Scholars 33.
Signed Samuel H Wardley, Minister.

Baptist. Denomination Particular Baptist.
A separate private building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings all (100), other sittings none.
On 30th March 1851 - in the evening - General Congregation 24.
Signed William Brown, Manager.


PRO Ref: HO 129 171 39-41/2
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