Beulah Baptist Church, Clifford Road

Beulah Baptist Church, Clifford Road
LL ref:	281
Start date:	1898
Architect:	Resta William Moore
Builder:	Charles Thomas
Original use:	Church
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Completed in 1898, this local landmark was designed by Resta W. Moore, funded by the widow of the famous Baptist preached Charles Spurgeon.

"The chapel stands in a fine central position at the corner of Clifford-Road, near the Town Hall and Railway Station... Externally it is a handsome and imposing structure of attractive design and dominated by a tower. The style is 14 century Gothic, of red brick with tiled covering and Bath stone dressings. The tower is covered with oak shingles. The chapel has an open timber roof, and is constructed to seat about 600 persons. The cost has been about £3700, plus the ground which is paid for before the chapel was erected." "The woodwork and sides and bench ends of the pews of Colombian pine, the remainder being yellow deal, stained and varnished." "The interior walls are covered with composition known as 'Serepite', which dries as hard as cement, and, therefore, is well adapted from acoustic purposes. here is a light gallery at the north end in front of which is a clock of pleasing design, the gift of a local watchmaker. The windows, of which there are six on each side of the chapel, up of cathedral tent glass, and were designed by the architect."

- Bexhill Observer

The church has been the subject of several demolition and attempts to which Bexhill Heritage has objected stating: "If the church is demolished, Bexhill will suffer a very significant and permanent loss for which future generations will not thank us."

Gallery

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  Aerial view
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  Foundation stone
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  Interior
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  Stained glass