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Octagon Gospel Hall, Taunton

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Octagon Gospel Hall,
Middle Street,
Taunton
Somerset

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Church History

  • Opened in 1776 by John Wesley. In 1809 the Methodist moved to The Temple but retained the Octagon for Sunday School work until it was sold in 1832. It was then used by The Bible Christian Methodists until 1840 when the Chrisian Brethren bought it. The Brethren sold it in 1965 when they moved to their New Octagon Chapel on East Reach. It became a night club. but was subsequently closed down. It became part of a preservation and redevelopment scheme which was completed in 1990. It is now used for office purposes (Source: Mike Berrell).
  • Opened in 1776 by John Wesley. In 1809 the Methodist moved to The Temple but retained the Octagon for Sunday School work until it was sold in 1832. It was then used by The Bible Christian Methodists until 1840 when the Chrisian Brethren bought it. The Brethren sold it in 1965 when they moved to their New Octagon Chapel on East Reach. It became a night club. but was subsequently closed down. It became part of a preservation and redevelopment scheme which was completed in 1990. It is now used for office purposes (Source: Mike Berrell).
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It was located at ST2291924755 (Lat/Lon 51.016984, -3.100254). You can see this on maps provided by:

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