A Brief Insight Into The History Of Battersea Chapel (2009)

Our first Minister in 1672 (331 years ago) was Thomas Horrocks. He opened a boarding school for sons of local gentry and among his pupils were two sons of Sir Walter St. John. A secondary school named after Sir Walter St John was opened in Battersea High Street. In 1796 Rev Joseph I Hughes became our Minister. He was also a founder member of the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1804. The current Bible study material "Emmaus" is produced by the Bible Society, so we are still reaping the benefits of his work. In 1838 Rev Israel May Soule became our Minister. During his ministry the Church grew from 30 to 450 members. One of the roads nearby off of Plough Road is named after him. In the 1900's Joseph Tritton supported the Church. A school named after him was located nearby, however it has recently been closed and flats are currently being built on the site.

Previous Pastor's
  • Rev Bill Mumby 1969
  • Rev Cyril Morgan 1976
  • Rev Morris Munns 1984
  • Rev Julian Gotobed 1991
Current Pastor
  • Rev LeRoy Burke 2003
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