It’s spooky to see the hymn book open on the lectern, as if an invisible service was being conducted! Charmingly, the lattice on the choir balcony is embellished with tiny floral motifs. Notice the memorial plaque to a deceased, longstanding member of the congregation on the wall. Wonderfully, it seems this beautiful old church may yet have a happy ending. The Methodist church was sold in September 2020, with the new owner intending to preserve and restore the property.

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