Weslyan Chapels

The top image shows the first Weslyan Chapel was built in the 1850's where the road from Skellow joined Pickhill Lane, (now Chestnut Avenue),  and Carcroft High Street.  During dark evenings, worshippers took their own lighting to read the service books.  

(This old chapel, became a Bookmakers, then recently re-opened as a Cafe).

When the colliery was sunk and the population increased, a larger building was needed, so a site was chosen a short distance away adjoining the Carcroft branch of the Co-operative Society. The architect was Mr. Osborne M. Thorpe, a drawing being shown in the Doncaster Gazette of 26 March 1915. The new church was to seat 260 adults, with Sunday School accommodation for 270 children. Screens arranged between the chapel and schools allowed for additional accommodation on special occasions. The large schoolroom was supplemented with a Primary schoolroom, also with six good classrooms. The chapel included a kitchen and lavatories.
This chapel is shown in the middle image and became the premises of Murtens, Joiners. 
(This building has recently undergone a  programme of refurbishment).

The lowest image shows the Primitive Methodist Church, which stood at the junction of Owston Road and Skellow Road.  It was designed by Messrs. A. F. Scott & Sons of Norwich and built by Messrs. Balance and Blyth of Mansfield ata cost of about £1700.  Sir Arthur B. Markham, M.P. laid the foundation stone on the 26 June 1915 and the Church opened for worship in February 1916.  It was in the decorated gothic style with a large window over the main entrance.  The windows had stone mullions and leaded lights.  The square tower at the corner had stone pinnacles and embattlements, giving access to the Gallery and there was a 'chancel' with stalls for the choir.  It seated approximately 300.  Now demolished, the site is used  for housing and a hall for 'Tae Kwon-Do', (now a beauty parlour).