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Transcribed by Kay Collins, 2009
Religious Census 1851 Irchester

The population of the town was 960

Parish Church. Dedicated to StCatherine.
Endowed with land, £160, tithe about £40, fees from £5 to £10.
Free Sittings 500, other sittings about 150.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning General Congregation 80, Sunday Scholars 40.
In the afternoon - Sunday Scholars 45.
In the evening - General Congregation 212.
"I think there is some other land belonging to this living, purchased by the Bounty of Queen Anne. The vicar will best explain."
Signed John Smith, Curate.
Wesleyan Chapel. Erected about 1788. Denomination, Wesleyan Methodist.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship. (36' long, 15' wide)
Free Sittings 80, other sittings 100.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - Sunday Scholars 72.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 126, Sunday Scholars 72.
In the evening - General Congregation 100.
Signed Charles Spencer, Steward.
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. Erected about 1791.
A separate building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 30, other sittings 50.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 100, Sunday Scholars 80.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 100.
In the evening - General Congregation 100.
Signed J N Goodhall, Registrar.
Independent Chapel. Erected 1850.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 29, other sittings 51.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 20, Sunday Scholars 40.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 70, Sunday Scholars 39.
Signed Jonathan Coles, Minister.
Latter Day Saints (Dwelling House). Meetings held 2 years 6 months.
Not a separate and entire building. Not used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 30, standing 20.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 10.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 25.
In the evening - General Congregation 46.
Signed William Jolley, Elder.


PRO Ref: HO 129 171 22-25, 34
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