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West Bridgford Methodist Church, formerly Musters Road Methodist Church, is in
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. It is a Grade II listed building. It is part of the Nottingham South circuit of the
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History

The congregation formed from what was Arkwright Street chapel. The site was purchased in 1887-8, and the school was built first. The building of the church followed in 1899, to designs by local architect
Richard Charles Sutton Richard Charles Sutton was an architect based in Nottingham. He was born 1834 and died on 18 October 1915. He was a member of Nottingham City Council from 1887 to 1901. Career He was articled to Samuel Sanders Teulon and commenced independent ...
. The tower clock, bells, and organ were given by Mr. Henry Clarke. The eastern stained-glass window was contributed by Mr. and Mrs. W. Maggs.Old Nottingham suburbs: then and now, Robert Mellors. 1914


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{{reflist Churches in Nottingham Churches completed in 1899 Gothic Revival church buildings in England Gothic Revival architecture in Nottinghamshire Methodist churches in Nottinghamshire Grade II listed churches in Nottinghamshire
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