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Museum of Primitive Methodism

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  • About Us

    • About Us

      Visit our beautiful Georgian Chapel, and see Hugh Bourne’s Memorial in the graveyard.

      There are changing exhibitions in the Museum, and you can always pop in for a cuppa and a cake in our Tea Room!

    • Introduction
    • Collection Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Our History
    • Latest News
    • Englesea Extra
  • Your Visit

    • Your Visit

      We are located in the peaceful hamlet of Englesea Brook, on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border, with easy access from the M6 (Junction 16).

    • Visiting Us
    • Group Visits
    • Chapel & Graveyard
    • Museum of Primitive Methodism
    • Tea Room
    • Our Shop
    • Accessibility Guide
  • 2022 Events

    • Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism

    • Events

      Our annual programme includes talks, tours, heritage services, lunchtime ‘soup and study’, special events, including Museums at Night and study days.

    • Events
    • Saturday morning heritage talks
    • Crafty Ranters
    • 2022 Celebrations
    • Advent and Lent Study Sessions
    • Heritage Services
  • Exhibitions

    • Exhibits

      Discover our fascinating collection of over 5,000 artefacts, including paintings, ceramics, banners and much more.

      It has considerable significance and no other collection of similar stature exists in this field.

    • Explore the collection
    • History of the collection
    • Black History
    • Black History: Digital Exhibition
    • Primitive Methodism: Digital Exhibition
    • Conscientious Objectors and Primitive Methodism: Digital Exhibition
  • Learning

    • Schools & Families

      We offer a unique learning environment. We champion Fun & Learning. Our KS1 & KS2 workshops are all linked to the National Curriculum.

    • Learning Programmes
    • Family Visits & Projects
  • Research

    • Doing Research

      Primitive Methodism, its people, places, and links to politics and social justice, is a popular area of research today.

      We have a unique Library relating to Primitive Methodism, and you are welcome to browse our Reference collection in the Reading Room.

      Please contact us to make an appointment if you want to do research.

    • Family History
    • Local History
    • Library
    • Burial Register 1841-1917
    • Reading Room
  • Support Us

    • Support Us

      Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum is a small, charitable organisation, and we rely on income from donations and fund raising.

      Any help you can give will be gratefully received, and will make a real difference.

      You can also support us by joining the Friends, or becoming a volunteer.

    • Volunteering
    • Donations & Gifts
    • Second-Hand Book Emporium
    • Friends of Englesea Brook
  • Spiritual Resources
    • A candle and text

      Studying at advent

    • Spiritual Resources

      Englesea Brook is an active Methodist Chapel which holds regular services.  We welcome all worshippers.  We also hold occasional services at the Hassall Road Methodist Church in Alsager.  In addition we hold online study sessions during Lent and Advent and host online Methodist heritage talks.  The whole world is invited to our online events.

    • Worship Resources
    • Advent and Lent Study Sessions
    • Heritage Services
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Old Mow Cop colorised yellow

Englesea Extra, August 2022

Probity in politics: the story of miner and MP John Wilson, and more.

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Conscientious objectors at Dyce Camp, October 1916

Blood and Guts: A Community at War

Conscientious Objectors and Primitive Methodists during WWI.

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Bubbles In Sunshine Denoting Child Friendly Activities

Travelling Light

Family activities every Saturday throughout August.

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Joseph Arch - Preacher, Trade Unionist, Politician

Joseph Arch, 1826 - 1919

Primitive Methodist preacher, trade unionist, politician: watch our exclusive video.

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Friends at Englesea Brook Chapel

Become A Friend Of Englesea Brook

Keep up to date with our special events and the latest research.

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Museum Opening Times for 2022

Our 2022 season of exhibitions, displays and events is open to all.

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Bourne 250: Dates for your Diary

A calendar of events marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Hugh Bourne.

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Visiting Us

Travel Info, Contact Details and Opening Times

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Family History

Ancestry, Local Records and Library Information

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Events

Special Events, What's On and Things to do where you're here

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Donations & Gifts

Make a donation and keep our entry FREE

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Visiting Us

  • Visiting Us
  • Group Visits
  • Family Visits & Projects
  • Accessibility Guide
  • Museum of Primitive Methodism
  • Our Shop
  • Tea Room
  • Donations & Gifts
  • Contact Us

What’s On

  • Friends of Englesea Brook
  • Crafty Ranters
  • Learning Programmes
  • Library
  • Advent and Lent Study Sessions
  • Museum of Primitive Methodism
  • Reading Room
  • Saturday morning heritage talks
  • Volunteering

Our History

  • Our History
  • Local History
  • Chapel & Graveyard
  • Burial Register 1841-1917
  • Explore the collection
  • History of the collection
  • Family History
  • Heritage Services
  • Museum of Primitive Methodism

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