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Transcribed by Kay Collins, 2009
Religious Census 1851 Stanwick

The population of the town was ...

Parish Church.
Endowed with land, estimated at 320 acres, £375.
Free Sittings 170, other sittings 70.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning General Congregation 72, Sunday Scholars 33.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 119, Sunday Scholars 36.
"A prevailing emipdemic made the congregation and Sunday Scholars less on March 30".
Signed John Sargeaunt, Rector.
Baptist Meeting. Erected 1840.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 50, other sittings 200.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 70, Sunday Scholars 40.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 105, Sunday Scholars 40.
In the evening - General Congregation 130, Sunday Scholars 0.
"Influenza, storm and field employment made the morning and afternoon attendance less than average by 30 or 40".
Signed John B Walcot, Pastor.
Wesleyan Chapel. Denomination Wesleyan Methodist. Erected 1814.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 45, other sittings 95, standing 50.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 7, Sunday Scholars 30.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 52, Sunday Scholars 31.
In the evening - General Congregation 40.
Signed Thomas Smith, Steward.


PRO Ref: HO 129 173 32-34
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