"The foundation-stone of Salem chapel, for the use of the Methodist New Connexion built by Mr. Grainger, in Hood-street, Newcastle was laid by Wm. Ridgway, esq., of Northvvood, Staffordshire Potteries, who delivered an appropriate speech on the occasion. Afterwards, about two hundred and fifty of the friends took tea at the Music Hall" 26th June 1835
From: T Fordyce, J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1867
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