Prior to 1905, the Methodist congregation had been for many years worshipping in Dixon’s Halls just off Stonefield Road and for a long time had been feeling that accommodation was not sufficient for their needs. Year after year, especially as the 1890’s progressed to 1900, the congregation had been steadily growing and this was an […]
In 1893, there were only 6 members. By 1902, this had increased to 86 and services were held in Dixons Hall. On 31st October 1903, it was agreed to secure a site in Glasgow Road for a church. Plans were erected according to architect H Campbell’s (of Glasgow) design. It could seat 450 people with […]
Pictured here by Robert Stewart in 2014, is The Bethany Hall in Glasgow Road. This Church was constructed in Glasgow Road in 1905, the same year as the nearby St Josephs Church. Those two buildings must have changed the face of the street considerably that year. The Church belonged to Blantyre Primitive Methodist Church which […]