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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A reminder that we do not open until 12 noon today due United Utilities work in the village. On Saturday 10 October we will be open as normal 11:00am-4:00pm.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

United Utilities will be doing work in the village on Friday 9 October between 9:00am and 12 noon. Due to this we will be opening an hour later that day at 12 noon. On Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 October, we will be open as normal 11:00am-4:00pm.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just Women, a book written by our Heritage Officer, Amy Wilkinson, is on sale now in our gift shop! 📖 The book is now in a second edition print run with a new cover design. 🥳 Written to accompany our Just Women exhibition, which can still be seen in our Chapel & Museum.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Chapel & Museum are CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday 19 September for a private event. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We will be open again as normal on Thursday 24 September

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We have passed our 2026 Accreditation Return! 🎉🥳 Arts Council England describe the Museum Accreditation Scheme as "The nationally agreed standards to ensure all museums are sustainable, focused and trusted, inspiring the confidence of the public and funding and governing bodies."

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The August edition of our Englesea Extra newsletter is now up on our website at engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-ext.... Topics include PM in 19th Century Yorkshire, and the battle between Methodism and Respectability in imperial Britain. Plus details of forthcoming events. Happy reading!

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Englesea Extra, June 2026 | Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum

Our monthly newsletter: Our longest serving volunteer; our "Peace and War" display; Egg and Flour Sunday; and much, much more

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

What time is it? Summertime! ☀️ Come visit Englesea Brook and have fun exploring the Chapel & Museum with our Children’s Activity Trails. Fun for all ages! #summerholidays #summer #SchoolHolidays #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum #engleseabrook

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our July 2026 edition of the #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum newsletter Englesea Extra is now available to download from our website at engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-ext... Topics covered include details of all of our summer events. Happy reading!

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We've added ice cream to our tea room menu and ice to our homemade elderflower fizz so Englesea Brook is an even cooler place to visit. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11am - 4pm. You're welcome.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Join us at Englesea Brook on Friday 10th July for the latest of our “Friday Forum Theatre” performances in which Elizabeth Morris tells tales from the age of Primitive Methodism. Tickets £8. Contact learning@engleseabrook.org.uk to make reservations. #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum

Social media post for "The Ardour Of William Clowes", the latest in our series of "Friday Forum Theatre" performances in which Elizabeth Morris tells tales from the age of Primitive Methodism.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

New opening hours for Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We are running a weaving workshop at Englesea Brook on Friday 15th May. Places are limited so please book your place by emailing director@engleseabrook.org.uk. Everyone is welcome.

Poster for our Weft & Warp Weaving Workshop on Friday 15th May.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Advance warning for our temporary closure this Saturday and Sunday. However the world-famous Alsager Book Emporium will be open on Saturday (as well as Friday), 10am to 2pm.

Sign warning people that we will be closed Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us at Englesea Brook on Friday 8th May for our first “Friday Forum Theatre” performance of 2026. Elizabeth Morris tells tales from the age of Primitive Methodism. Tickets £8. Contact learning@engleseabrook.org.uk to make reservations. #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum

The social media flyer for our forthcoming performance of "Strike! The Potteries Riots Of 1842", our first Friday Forum Theatre show of 2026.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Look out for our new exhibition when we reopen on Thursday 2nd April. In collaboration with the General Federation of Trade Unions ours is one of many exhibitions commemorating 100 years since the 1926 General Strike. A national map of commemorative events can be found at bit.ly/GeneralStrik...

Poster for our forthcoming exhibition commemorating the 1926 general strike, done in conjunction with the General Federation of Trade Unions.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

"What Did You Do In The War?" is the latest video on our #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum YouTube channel at youtube.com/@engleseabro.... Dr Tom Dobson looks at how war impacted the training of Methodist Teachers at Westminster College. youtu.be/lJn9NEw6ZHE

Student Methodist Teachers at Westminster College during World War II.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Free family fun this coming Easter weekend at Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum.

Poster for our Easter 2026 family activities.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Click the link to download our Spring 2026 Newsletter which includes details of our new Book Club which will be meeting at the end of March. Find out about how Malcolm and the team work and the wide range of subjects we stock books on. Happy reading! tinyurl.com/28vb9age

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Join us via Zoom on Saturday 21st February at 11am UTC/GMT for our next Heritage Talk, "What did you do during the War? Westminster College and the impact of warfare on the training of Methodist teachers". This is a free event. zoom.us/j/9669619102... Meeting ID: 966 9619 1020 Passcode: 404866

Students at Westminster Methodist College during the Second World War.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Our January 2026 edition of the #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum newsletter Englesea Extra is now available to download from our website at engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-ext... Topics covered include: *The Methodist Legacy In Teesdale *Remembering The Rev David Leese and much more! Happy reading!

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Englesea Extra, August 2025 | Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum

Our monthly newsletter: PM Chaplains in WWI, PM medals and medallions, forthcoming events including our annual Summer barbecue and crafts day and more...

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Join us via Zoom on Saturday 17th January at 11am GMT for our first Heritage Talk of 2026. "Methodist Love Feasts" will be presented by long-time friend of Englesea Brook, John Anderson. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. zoom.us/j/9592611313... Meeting ID: 959 2611 3135 Passcode: 346815

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Our Christmas edition of the #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum newsletter Englesea Extra is now available to download from our website at engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-ext... Topics include a visit to New England, the Handsacre Church mystery and our Xmas events. Happy reading!

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Englesea Extra, August 2025 | Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum

Our monthly newsletter: PM Chaplains in WWI, PM medals and medallions, forthcoming events including our annual Summer barbecue and crafts day and more...

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Our series of online sessions for Advent begins on November 26th and all are welcome. Each session will be in the Methodist fashion of small groups, which have always been central to the way the Methodist church grew, providing a peaceful space in which we can grow together.

Social media flyer for our series of 4 weekly Advent sessions beginning at 10.30am on Wednesday 26th November.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Join us via Zoom on Saturday 15th November at 11am GMT for our Heritage Talk, "And Where, Pray, Is Ramshaw?", the story of a Methodist minister's son in the North-East of England. This is a free event, everyone is welcome. zoom.us/j/9666908694.... Meeting ID: 966 6908 6942 Passcode: 022956

Methodist Chapel illustrating our Heritage Talk on Saturday 15th November at 11am GMT on Zoom, entitled "And Where, Pray, Is Ramshaw?"

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Nothing will get you in to the real spirit of Christmas more than a carol service held in a beautiful old Methodist chapel. So please join us on Sunday 14th December at Englesea Brook Chapel. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum

Social media flyer for our Carol Service on 14th December. The event is free.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Our annual performance of the Charles Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol", is just what you need to get you in the seasonal mood. Friday 12th December, 7-8.30pm. #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum

Social media flyer for our production of "A Christmas Carol" on Friday 12th December at 7pm.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Our Museum is closed for the Winter until April 2026 but our Chapel will continue to host events and our activities will continue online. Event details will be posted on our website, and on our Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky feeds.

Englesea Brook Museum, closed for the Winter, whilst the Chapel continues to host events, details on our social media.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

"Joseph Cook - From Pit Boy To Prime Minister", the latest video on our YouTube channel, tells of the Staffordshire Primitive Methodist and mine worker who rose to be Prime Minister of Australia. youtu.be/hEB7qhFICBc

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Joseph Cook: From Pit Boy To Prime Minister

YouTube video by Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Christmas is coming! A date for your diaries. You won't get more Christmassy than this. An atmospheric afternoon at #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum for all ages.

A colourful advertisement for Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum's Victorian Family Christmas event on Saturday 13th December from 2-4pm. Over 14s £2; under 14s £1; under 5s free.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Join us via Zoom on Saturday 18th October at 11am BST for our first #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum Heritage Talk of the new season. Filmmaker Ray Johnson will introduce his film "Joseph Cook - From Pit Boy To Prime Minister". zoom.us/j/9757501975... Meeting ID: 975 7501 9759 Passcode: 964250

Joseph Cook, the Staffordshire mine boy who became Prime Minister of Australia.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Our Christmas wreath-making sessions will be on Wednesday 3rd December from 6.30-9pm and Friday 12th December from 10am-12.30pm in Englesea Brook's beautiful chapel which will be fully decked out for Christmas. Please email enquiries@engleseabrook.org.uk for further details or to book a place.

A Christmas wreath illustrative of our Christmas wreath-making sessions on 3rd and 12th December this year, for which we are currently taking bookings.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

The October 2025 edition of the #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum newsletter Englesea Extra is now available to download from our website at engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-ext... Topics include the PM twins from Crewe, Hugh Bourne and the railways, Christmas events, and more. Happy reading!

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Come and help us support people living with cancer at our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 26th September from 10am to midday at Englesea Brook Museum. Want to donate a cake for us to sell on the day? Call Ruth or Elizabeth on 01270 820836 or email admin@engleseabrook.org.uk.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The September 2025 edition of the #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum newsletter Englesea Extra is now available to download from our website at engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-ext... Happy reading!

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Join us at Englesea Brook on Friday 12th September for our first “Friday Forum Theatre” performance of 2025. Elizabeth Morris tells tales from the age of Primitive Methodism. Tickets £8. Contact learning@engleseabrook.org.uk to make reservations. #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum

Social media post for the performance of The Window, part of Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum's "Friday Forum Theatre" series.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Are you a preacher? Lay or ordained, come to Englesea Brook this September for a training day with a difference. Book now to avoid disappointment! Email director@engleseabrook.org.uk. Wednesday 24th September, 10am to 3pm, lunch included.

The poster for Englesea Brook's Preacher Training event for 2025.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Early warning of the next #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum Book Club meeting on 18th September to discuss Silas Hocking's Victorian bestseller "Her Benny", a free e-book of which you can download from the Project Gutenberg website at tinyurl.com/y8crywnv. Free audio version from tinyurl.com/y7z2uj7j.

Social media post for Englesea Brook's Book Club meeting on 18th September to discuss Silas Hocking's "Her Benny".

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

📢 We're taking part in the #GrimwoodMuseumAdventure2025 from @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social & Simon & Schuster! Join the inhabitants of Grimwood to explore Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum with our free, family spotter trail this August! ℹ️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/m...

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Come and join us at #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum on Friday 15th August for a lovely summer evening of food and fun! Email admin@engleseabrook.org.uk to book places and veggie/vegan options . Pay on the door.

Social media ad for the Englesea Brook Summer Barbecue for 2025.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Join us with your pets at 3pm on Sunday 15th June for a special service on the Englesea Brook lawn. (Those without pets are welcome too.) #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum

Our flyer for the Pet Service being held at Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism on Sunday 15th June.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Two weeks to go until the first meet of Englesea Brook’s Book Club on 12th June. There's still time to read Arnold Bennett’s “Anna Of The Five Towns. Every book will have a Methodist or Primitive Methodist connection. Have your say or just listen. Join in person or online. Everyone is welcome.

Flyer for our first book club on 12th June.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum will be closed on Thursday 29 May. This is due to essential electrical work in the village which requires our electricity to be turned off. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

A month to go until our first #engleseabrookchapelandmuseum book club meeting. You can join us in person at Englesea Brook (where there will be cake) or you can join us via Zoom (where there will not be cake). The Zoom details are: tinyurl.com/2dhen26k Meeting ID: 972 8020 6567 Passcode: 853153

Social media flyer for the first meeting of the Englesea Brook Book Club to discuss "Anna Of The Five Towns" on Thursday 12th June.

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