Barton Evangelical Church

Our History

The church was begun in 1977 by a group of local people having a concern to teach and preach the word of God - the Bible. Mike and Elaine, pictured here, are the only founder members still in the church. They have contributed the following notes.

The group had the opportunity to buy the present building in 1978 for the meeting place of the church. The building goes back to the 1800's and the history of the site can be traced back to the 900's! These buildings were previously public houses and inns, bedsit accommodation and a plumber's workshop. It took a lot of renovation work even before the first meeting could be held there in 1980.

...to be continued