Kingsteignton: New Independent Chapel: This considerable village has a very handsome church for the country since its recent renovation, but, unfortunately, the services performed in it are tainted with the prevailing practices of the day, and savours very much of Romanism. That the fine church and its “flowery” services are not relished by a great number of the inhabitants is very patent, for the Wesleyans have a chapel here, and the Independents have recently erected a very neat place of worship, capable of seating about 200 persons. It was built by Messrs. Bearne and Murrin, of Newton, in the gothic style, at a cost of nearly £400 — the principal portion of which was defrayed by T. Pinsent, Esq., of Greenhill. The interior arrangements are very neat; at one end is a platform for the minister, and a gallery at the other; the seats are low and open. There are two windows at either end, but the light is considerably obscured, and will be hardly sufficient in winter without resorting to artificial aid. The whole of the woodwork is stained and varnished. The principal management of the affair has fallen on Mr. Bolton, of Highweek. Today (Friday) the opening services will be commenced by the Rev. T. C. Page preaching in the morning and evening. Dinner will be provided at the “King’s Arms,” and tea at the Wesleyan Chapel for the convenience of friends coming from a distance. Next Sunday the services will be continued, and two sermons preached by the Rev. J. M. Charlton, M.A. of the Western College, Plymouth.
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872