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A religious conversion |
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© Courtesy of Gillian Lenfestey
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One particular conversion is in St Pierre du Bois at Sion Chapel. The original chapel was built in 1814 and could seat around 200 people, however the explosion in popularity of Methodism in the mid-1800s meant that the chapel became too small, leading to the construction of a nearby replacement chapel in the 1860s.
Today, the old chapel has been converted into two apartments and the newer building, across the road, has been converted into four. According to one happy resident, "it has a very peaceful atmosphere." She did, however, report a slight problem - the extreme elevation of the ceilings upstairs meant that changing a lightbulb required a good head for heights and a steady foot on the ladder…
The government of Guernsey is very cautious in its residential development policy. The use of old Methodist chapels to meet the demand for new housing is a skilful solution. Everyone is happy - the residents enjoy their historic housing, and the picturesque island scenery remains untouched.
Did you know?- When the buildings are sold on the open market restrictions can be put on the use of the building. No alcohol on the premises, no singing and dancing, no gambling.
- Half of the chapels on Guernsey are still used by religious groups, although not all of them are affiliated with the Methodist Circuit.
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