Catalogue

Minute book of the General Purposes Meetings, including minutes of two Circuit Garden Party Committee meetings, 10 April 1969 - 17 November 1986

Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of the Women's Fellowship, 23 September 1959 - 13 September 1984

Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of the Women's Fellowship, 9 October 1985 - 31 September 1989

Register of baptisms, 4 November 1896-8 June 1930

Register of baptisms, 13 July 1940-January 1971

Notes by Rev. Alan R. Bidnell relating to children baptised in local hospital shortly after birth, 7 June 1965 - 8 March 1967 Children's names: - Kevin and Graham Young, sons of Florence and John, baptised 14 March 1965 - Sandra Hall, daughter of Noreen and Thomas, baptised 15 November 1965 - Helen Taylor, daughter of Marian and Walter, baptised 12 January 1966

Register of baptisms, 23 May 1956- 31 August 1986 -Annfield Plain, St John: 23 May 1956-16 December 1962 -Catchgate: 14 February 1971- 16 December 1986

Community roll, revised 1973 Identified on cover of file since removed

Notices of services and activities at Catchgate Methodist Church, 12 January 1975 - 26 September 1976; 5 February, 5 March, 3 December 1978; 29 April - 20 May, 15 September 1979

Audited account book of the trustees, including accounts of the original church, 1962-3 and of the new society after amalgamation with St. John's Church, 1963, 1 September 1962 - 19 September 1984

Register of baptisms, 1 September 1960 - 1 November 1987 Durham Road (formerly Primitive) Methodist Church 1960 - 1962 Fawcett Hill Methodist Church 1962 - 1987 Includes baptisms at Blackhouse

Church Council meetings minute book, 13 September 1962 - 13 September 1987

Church Council meetings minute book, 13 October 1987 - 8 March 2006

Minutes of the Trustees' Meetings, 18 August 1963 - 27 March 1977 Includes: lists of trustees, 1963, 1965 and 1973

Minute book of the New Building Fund Committee, 16 November 1947 - 17 August 1954, and minutes of the Ways and Means Committee, 17 June 1970 - 21 June 1971 Includes: list of church membership classes and leaders, 1970s

Financial statements, September 1987- August 2005

Statements of Craghead Methodist Church members willing to serve for the church council, 24 August 1998

Church attendance statistics, 2002

Church log book, 1984-2004

Quinquennial report of chapel, 25 October 1996

Quinquennial report of chapel, 8 October 2001

Quinquennial report of school hall, 25 October 1996

Correspondence relating to repairs and maintenance of the church, October 1981- January 2004

Minute book of the meetings of the Women's Fellowship, 6 May 1963 - 16 May 1988

Women's Fellowship treasurer's book, May 1963-May 1987

Women's Fellowship treasurer's book, May 1987-March 1989

Copy of the local church schedule for Craghead Methodist Church, 1 November 1974

Leaflet setting out the centenary celebrations at Craghead Methodist Church, 1997

Newspaper photograph of the church interior with organ in the centre, n.d. [1950s-60s]

Minute book of the Leaders' Meetings, 28 November 1967 - 25 June 1986

East Stanley Methodist Church Trust Account, 1972 - 1973

Letter to J. Beer, East Stanley Church Council Secretary, 4 Hillside Gardens, Stanley, from Adam Wilkinson, Stanley Circuit Financial Steward, 28 Northgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, thanking everyone involved in the voluntary work done at the Stanley Manse, 21 November 1985

Address to the Rev. Mr. Staden, the Rev. Mr. Cox, and others, on behalf of the Church Council, giving an account of recent alteration work in East Stanley Church and expressing thanks to those involved in the work, n.d. [1980s?]

Letters to J.J. Beer, Secretary to East Stanley Methodist Church Hall, 4 Hillside Gardens, Shield Row, Stanley, from T.M. Hodgson, Chief Executive Officer and Clerk of Derwentside District Council, Civic Centre, Consett, concerning the use of the church hall for district and parish council elections to be held on 7 May 1987, n.d. [January 1987]

Correspondence between J.J. Beer, Secretary to East Stanley Methodist Church, 4 Hillside Gardens, Shield Row, Stanley, from A. Golightly, Chief Executive Officer and Acting Returning Officer for Chester-le-Street District Council, Civic Centre, Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street, concerning the use of the church hall for the general election of 11 June 1987 and subsequent payment, 15 May - 1 July 1987

Correspondence between J.J. Beer, 4 Hillside Gardens, Shield Row, Stanley, from Y. Wilkin of East Stanley Playgroup concerning the use of premises at East Stanley Church and the agreement for use of the hall, 21 January - 28 June 1985

Correspondence to J. Edwards, 7 Whinside, Stanley, and others, from the Chester-le-Street Youth Centre Community Programme Scheme, Waldridge Lane, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street, and others, concerning the use of a room in the East Stanley Methodist Church for a community project (minders), 10 June 1985 - 22 June 1987

Letter to East Stanley Methodist Church Council, from Mrs. E. Marley, requesting approval for her proposal to start a recreational afternoon at church for the elderly and for lonely young people, 17 October 1987

Letters to J.J. Beer, 4 Hillside Gardens, Shield Row, Stanley, from N. Cardale, Health Education Officer, Health Education Department, Maiden Law Hospital, Lanchester, concerning the hire of central rooms of East Stanley Methodist Hall for a course entitled 'Look after yourself', January - March 1987 Includes: copy completed rental agreement, 20 November - 30 December 1986

Letter from the Quarterly Meeting Secretary, Stanley Methodist Circuit, to Rev. J.H. Sigsworth, 'Wingfield', View Lane, Stanley, setting out a number of resolutions concerning worship at the Methodist Churches in Dipton, 8 December 1968

Minute book of the Leaders' Meetings, 23 September 1952 - 4 September 1973

Account book, 12 June 1903- 28 August 1999

Account book, 17 August 1999- 30 January 2003

Church Leaders' quarterly meetings minute book, 3 November 1953 - 26 November 1970

Church Leaders' quarterly meetings minute book, 21 May 1970 - 6 October 1994

Minute book of the meetings of the Women's Fellowship, 15 September 1953 - 11 January 1965 Includes: lists of speakers and leaders at meetings, n.d.

Minute book of the meetings of the Women's Fellowship, 18 January 1966 - 23 April 1979 Includes: lists of speakers and leaders at meetings, n.d.

Account book, 1 January 1962 - 28 June 1989

Register of baptisms, 26 September 1945 - 25 July 1951 See also M/Sta 110

Minutes of the meeting of Tanfield Lea Woodside Christian Endeavour and Tanfield Lea Epworth Wesley Guild (when it was decided to merge to form the Tanfield Lea Christian Fellowship), and subsequent annual general meetings and notices of anniversary meetings, 2 July 1964 - 17 October 1971

Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of the Tanfield Lea Christian Fellowship, 21 October 1971 - 4 July 1991

Sunday School minute book, 18 January 1939 - 10 February 1963

Sunday School minute book, 21 January 1964 - 17 January 1989

Sunday School scholars' roll and attendance record, 6 January 1963 - 25 September 1966

Church choir minute book, 8 November 1945 - 9 December 1956

Church choir minute book, 21 January 1957 - 20 January 1986

Church choir contribution book, 1936-1954

Rules of the church choir, known as the Epworth Choir, January 1972, and programme for the Stanley Civic Choral Festival, 11 June 1983 Originally enclosed in M/Sta 282

Register of baptisms, 20 March 1912 - 13 November 1966

Account book of the Trustees' Treasurer, 1 January 1909 - 18 December 1942

Collection journal, 13 September 1908 - 31 October 1920

Minute book of the Trustees' meetings, 25 April - 3 October 1951 Includes: list of new trustees, n.d. [1951]

Minutes of a joint trustees' and leaders' meeting held at View Lane Methodist Church, 13 July 1966

Minutes of the Ways and Means Committee of View Lane Methodist Church, Stanley, 23 November 1964 - 28 March 1966 At end: inventory of furnishings, c.1966

View Lane Methodist Church trust account balance sheets, 31 August 1966 and 23 October 1970

Circular letter issued by the leaders and trustees of View Lane Methodist Church setting out the financial situation of the church and asking the recipient to complete a questionnaire, n.d.

Circular letter issued by the leaders and trustees of View Lane Methodist Church setting out the church's decision to close, November 1966

Correspondence between Graham Brothers, Zetland Place, Middlesbrough; A. Pearson, Brinkburn, Station Road, West Stanley; G.E.C., Magnet House, Gallowgate, Newcastle; concerning the installation of electric lighting in the Primitive Methodist Church, Church Bank Road, West Stanley, 15 July - 17 August 1926

Correspondence between H.J. Nelson & Co., organ builders, 1-4 Holly Street, Durham; Ernest J. Rowe, Carrville, Stanley; the Trustees of the Primitive Methodist Church, Stanley; Blackett & Howden, Ltd., Grafton Street Organ Works, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; George Wiggins, piano-tuner; Percy Smith, 1 Hardy Terrace, Crook; The Vincent Electric Organ Co., 33 Weybourne Square, Grangetown, Sunderland; concerning alterations to the organ in the Primitive Methodist Church, Stanley, 15 April 1931 - 7 December 1932

Correspondence between the General Secretary, Primitive Methodist Church, 78 Harrow View, Harrow, Middlesex; the Urban District Council of Stanley; Dixon Elliott & Sons, masons, joiners and builders, 51 Sunderland Road, Durham, concerning the exchange of a piece of land belonging to the Primitive Methodist Church at Stanley, 8 July 1931 - 26 August 1932

Correspondence between T.W.T. Richardson, architect, 57 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees; Mr. Carden; S.A. Meddick, 6 Burnhills Vicarage, Stanley; concerning the erection of the lecture hall at the Primitive Methodist Church, Stanley, 12 April - 1 February 1933

Correspondence between the Northern General Transport Company, Ltd., Queen Street, Bensham, Gateshead; D. Dobson, Nestlewood, Bayley's Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent; A.M. Royden, Nestlewood, Bayley's Hill, Sevenoakes, Kent; J.W. Edwards, 6 Kay Street, Stanley, concerning Dr. Royden's visit to Stanley to give a series of lectures, 3 March - 23 May 1939

Circular letter from the minister of View Lane Methodist Church, Stanley, setting out new arrangements for class meetings, 27 February 1945

Correspondence between Nelson & Co., City Organ Works, 1-4 Holly Street, Durham, and J.W. Edwards, 6 Kay Street Stanley, concerning the renovation of the organ, 28 March - 3 August 1945

Correspondence between Storey Sons and Parker, chartered surveyors, Anderson House, New Market Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; The Salvation Army, 2 Harrison Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Nicholson, Martin and Williamson, solicitors, High Street, Stanley; The Department for Chapel Affairs, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester; Rev. James Bestford, Wesley Manse, Durham Road, Annfield Plain, Stanley, concerning the sale to the Salvation Army of View Lane Methodist Church, Stanley, 8 November 1966 - 23 January 1970

Application for, and approval of, the closure of View Lane Methodist Church, Stanley, 22-27 September 1966

Lists of members of View Lane Methodist Church, Stanley, n.d. and 1965

Ground and basement plans of View Lane Methodist Church, Stanley, showing proposed heating system, by Leybourne Urwin, plumber & heating engineer, Front Street, West Stanley, 27 September 1926

Plan of palisading wall, and section of wall and railing, at the Primitive Methodist Church, Stanley, by A. Routledge, surveyor, Stanley, 13 July 1932 Scales: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1 : 24] and 3 inches to 1 foot [1 : 4]

Note of consent for the sale of Wingfield Manse, issued by the Methodist Chapel Committee, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, 14 April 1943

Valuation of Wingfield, View Lane, Stanley, 20 November 1965

Correspondence between Holmes & Sons, valuers, Beamish Street, Stanley; The Department for Chapel Affairs, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester; The Urban District Council of Stanley, Housing Department, Scott Street, Stanley; Rev. K.T. Coates, Wesley Manse, Durham Road, Annfield Plain; Nicholson, Martin and Wilkinson, High Street, Stanley, concerning the sale of 'Wingfield', the manse for View Lane Methodist Church, 12 June 1970 - 9 September 1971

Minute book of the meetings of the Christian Endeavour Society, 14 January 1947 - 14 March 1955

Minute book of meetings of the church choir, January 1950 - 6 November 1958

Minute book of meetings of the church choir, 15 January 1959 - 17 January 1963

Register of baptisms, 8 October 1944- 19 November 1978

Retirement of trustees form signed by Henry Carr, Jacob Tomlinson and I.H. Jessop, March 1933

Statements of dividend on stock by the Board of Trustees for Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Purposes, on behalf of Michael Johnson's Trust, 30 November 1938 - 12 May 1941

Register of baptisms, 14 July 1937 - 9 June 1968

Register of baptisms, 29 September 1968 - 6 November 1977

Register of baptisms, 10 August 1957 - 6 April 1969

Cash book, 29 October 1959 - 20 December 1970

Register of baptisms, 25 January 1959-21 December 1964 Includes: Stanley Central, Clifford Road, View Lane, East Stanley, Tanfield Lea (Epworth) and Tanfield Lea (Woodside)

Register of baptisms, 10 January 1965- 17 September 1972 Includes: Stanley Central, Clifford Road, View Lane, East Stanley, Tanfield Lea (Epworth) and Tanfield Lea (Woodside)

Register of baptisms, 15 October 1972- 25 November 1979

Retirement form of trustees of the Methodist chapel, 7 March 1940- 24 December 1957

Appointment form of trustees of the Methodist chapel, 19 April 1957- 26 February 1959

Notice following Society Meeting at Stanley Central informing members of View Lane and Clifford Road Methodist Churches about the desire to amalgamate all three Methodist societies in Stanley, n.d. [1932]

Floral Fayre. History and souvenir programme 1823-1939, February 1939

Letter from Reverend G.H. Parbrook, Stanley to J.W. Edwards, church trust's secretary about his disapproval for using church and school premises for public dancing and drinking. He also notices that 'life doesn't seem possible to some folk without dancing and drinking', 24 July 1943

Register of baptisms, 1 September 1945 - 2 September 1951

Minute book of Leaders' meetings, 12 September 1933 - 11 November 1968

Minute book of annual meetings, 17 March 1954 - 27 January 1969

Secretary's account book, 23 April 1903 - 12 July 1923

Building fund accounts, 1 January 1909 - 29 December 1924

New Building Fund account book, 24 March 1909 - 30 December 1944

Secretary's account book, 1 January 1928 - 1 January 1937

General account book, 27 July 1943 - 31 August 1969

Finance Committee Fund account book, 7 January 1951 - 31 August 1969

Society Stewards' notice book, 13 January 1947 - 28 February 1954

Society Steward's notice book, 20 January 1957 - 7 August 1960

Society Stewards notice book, 14 August 1960 - 1 September 1963

Society Stewards' notice book, 17 November 1963 - 1 February 1970

Minute book of church choir, 11 April 1920 - 8 February 1962

Choir account book, 5 January 1933 - 1958

Choir account book, 6 November 1959 - May 1962

Minute book of Christian Endeavour meetings, 11 April 1947 - 2 July 1964