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Transcribed by Kay Collins, 2009
Religious Census 1851 Wollaston

The population of the town was 1261

Parish Church. Dedicated to St Mary.
Free Sittings 496, other sittings 470.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning General Congregation 70, Sunday Scholars 80.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 200, Sunday Scholars 80.
Signed A W Griesbach, Curate, Wollaston.
Wesleyan Chapel. Erected 1840.
A separate building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 166, other sittings 112.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 129, Sunday Scholars 63.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 143, Sunday Scholars 49.
In the evening - General Congregation 109.
Signed John Chater, Chapel Steward.
Independent Chapel. Erected 1752.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 140, other sittings 160.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 65, Sunday Scholars 100.
In the afternoon - General Congregation 120, Sunday Scholars 100.
In the evening - General Congregation 205.
Signed George Marriott, Deacon and Manager.
Baptist Chapel. Erected 1835.
A separate and entire building. Used exclusively for worship.
Free Sittings 30, other sittings 170.
On 30th March 1851 - in the morning - General Congregation 40.
Sunday Scholars none.
Signed John Luddington, Manager, Lace Dealer.


PRO Ref: HO 129 171 18-21
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