tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post3078931807350005286..comments2024-03-25T15:10:13.792+00:00Comments on English Buildings: Melverley, ShropshirePhilip Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04893714514416441572noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-16110924691482013852014-07-24T13:53:53.125+01:002014-07-24T13:53:53.125+01:00In their simplicity many chapels are very attracti...In their simplicity many chapels are very attractive and pleasing buildings. It is good to see that this is still in use and cared for and has not been converted into a house or something else.Stephen Barkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-52769081761153376112014-07-24T11:59:02.543+01:002014-07-24T11:59:02.543+01:00Joseph: I'm not sure that they had a specific ...Joseph: I'm not sure that they had a specific theory of architecture. Their chapels include both pointed and classical examples, with quite a lot of frontages conforming to the simple 'two tall windows and central door' pattern so common with chapels generally. They probably went to a local architect who would do a variation on a basic design.Philip Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893714514416441572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-59659367851763190292014-07-24T11:47:42.133+01:002014-07-24T11:47:42.133+01:00Did the "Prims" have a theory of chapel ...Did the "Prims" have a theory of chapel architecture - pointy windows and red brick: cf. now-gone Primitive Methodist chapel in Caerphilly? Or did they, like the Welsh Calvinist Methodists, seem to go back to the same architect(s) for a basic design? A lot of "Prim" architecture around Wisbech, Cambs., if I remember rightly. Joseph Biddulph (Publisher)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08655472675410890012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-18475978970904821682014-07-24T09:44:55.268+01:002014-07-24T09:44:55.268+01:00It's wonderful that these kind of places exist...It's wonderful that these kind of places exist, dotted about the country. As you say, hats off to those that care for them; let's hope there's some succession planning going on!Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.com