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COMPTON METHODIST CHAPEL Compton Methodist Chapel is located in Egg Buckland Road, at the top of Church Hill. It was opened by the Wesleyans in 1900 and cost £2,200 to construct. [1] Following the rapid growth of the population of Compton Gifford and thanks to the proceeds of the sale of the Cobourg Street Methodist Chapel and a large donation from Sir Frederick Winnicott, the foundation stone of a new Chapel was laid alongside the old one on Saturday December 3rd 1938. The cost was expected to be around £7,000. [2] The first stone was laid by the Mayor of Plymouth, Mr G S Scoble. In a cavity in the front wall was placed a cylinder containing a copy of that morning's Western Morning News, a London newspaper, a copy of the Circuit plan and a copy of the ceremonial programme. [2] Other stones were laid by Mr J R Vincent, on behalf of the Cobourg Street Church Trust; Miss V Winnicott, on behalf of Sir Frederick Winnicott; Mr J S Johns, on behalf of the Sunday School; Mr P E Trahair, in memory of the late Mr & Mrs W B Trahair; Miss Cox, of the Women's Sewing Meeting; Miss W M Selleck; Miss E Folley, for Mr E N Parson; and Mr A J Blackell, "Our Own Trust". The pastor was the Reverend H V Sproson. [2] Naturally a public tea was held and afterwards was followed by speeches and an organ recital by Mr E Buckingham, with the assistance of Mr W H Cropper. A violin solo was given by Miss V Budge and the vocalist was Miss H Knight. [2] Sources:
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