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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
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  • 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
    • Access
  • 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
    • Advent and Lent Study Sessions
    • Heritage Services
    • Crafty Ranters
    • 2022 Celebrations
    • Worship Resources
  • 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
    • Digital Exhibition on Primitive Methodism
  • 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
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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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Old Mow Cop colorised blue

Englesea Extra, July 2022

A family link to Hugh Burne; pestwatch at Englesea; PM medals and more…

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Hugh Bourne Conference Image

Methodist Conference Resources

Resources for those following up our appearance at the 2022 Methodist Conference

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Homemade chocolate cake and fork

Craft/Cake Of The Week

Join us for craft and cake, Thursday to Sunday. All welcome.

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Friends at Englesea Brook Chapel

Become A Friend Of Englesea Brook

Benefits include discounted admission to May’s Methodist Heritage Conference

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Museum Opening Times for 2022

Our 2022 season of exhibitions, displays and events is now 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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Online Black History Exhibition

Exploring Primitive Methodism and Black History

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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
  • Access
  • 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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