Shirley Baptist Church

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Shirley Baptist Church
Shirley Baptist Church

Shirley Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Southampton. The main church building is situated along Church Street in the district of Shirley. Founded in 1852, the church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.

[edit] History

The original church building was constructed in 1852[1] on waste ground in Church Street [2]. Under leadership of Rev Edgar Pullen between 1889 and 1930, the church increased in size, with nearly 500 members by the end of his ministry[3]. The present church building was constructed during the First World War to accommodate the larger congregation, opening in 1915[1].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b PortCities Southampton
  2. ^ PortCities Southampton
  3. ^ Shirley Baptist Church archives

[edit] External links

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