Henley Street

The origins of Primitive Methodism in Far Cotton (or Cotton End, as it was then known) are somewhat obscure, but the cause had developed by 1863 when it was decided to acquire premises. In that year a chapel in Henley Street, believed to have been used by the Baptists, was bought for £237.12.8. The name of Far Cotton Primitive Methodist Chapel first appeared on the Plan in 1864. The cause progressed, and this chapel was demolished some 20 years later to build a new one. The foundation stones of the Henley Street Chapel which many still remember, were laid on 2nd August 1888.

This is a photo of Norman Hilliers Fuel Merchants next to the Salvation Army Hall at Number 40 Henley Street. This was taken in the late 50's early 60's



Back of 6 Henley St 1949 Irene (Rene) Clare



Nora and Irene Clare back of 16 Henley St 1938



Back of 6 and 8 Henley St 1940



Henley St 1955. Lady with Snow ball is Joyce Baucutt



Henley St 1970



James Bland with his horse and cart in Henley Street