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Transcribed by Kay Collins, 2009
Religious Census 1851 Raunds

The population of the town was 1,870

Parish Church. St Peter's supposed date 1290.
Endowed with land £200, tithe, commuted £9.5s.0d., fees £4, other sources £9.12s.0d..
Situated in High Street.
Free Sittings 550, other sittings 20.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning General Congregation 108, Sunday Scholars 153.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 181, Sunday Scholars 151.
In the evening - General Congregation 146.
"There are many who dishonour the Sabbath day".
Signed Edward B. Lye, Vicar.
Wesleyan Chapel. Denomination Wesleyan Methodist. Erected 1812.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 80, other sittings 280 & 140.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 120, Sunday Scholars 180.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 204, Sunday Scholars 200.
In the evening - General Congregation 216, Sunday Scholars 71.
"280 sittings in pews, 140 children's gallery".
Signed Henry Knighton, senior, Trustee.
Latter Day Saints. Erected 1840
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 50, other sittings 10, and standing 10.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 26, Sunday Scholars 14.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 53, Sunday Scholars 14.
In the evening - General Congregation 50, Sunday Scholars 3.
Particular Baptist Meeting House. In Rotten Row. Erected 1837.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 60, other sittings 220, standing vestry 30 and spaces 40.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 76.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 130.
In the evening - General Congregation 90. No School.
Signed William Arnsby, Deacon.


PRO Ref: HO 129 173 28-31
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