Further to Stan's posting regarding Sans Street Mission, the Baptists opened theitr new Meeting House in Sans Street on 25th December, 1798. Three of the pastors were buried in a burial ground behind the chapel, these are believed to be Mr Bigg (minister from 1798 - 1812, who died in 1812), Mr Alexander Wilson ( minister from 1812 - 1846, who died whilst in office), Mr Josiah Cormack (ministered as co-pastor from 1821 - 1843 in which year he died). At a church meeting held on 25th February 1833 it was resolved that the burial ground should be used for all members of the Church and their children dying in infancy or remaining unmarried at home with them, except those dying under the influence of any pestilential disease. The chapel was rebuilt in 1853 and a school room was added at a later period over a portion of the burying ground. In 1882 the buildings came into the possession of St Thomas' Parish and were used for some years a s a Mission Hall. They were afterwards purchased by Mr H W Surtees, brassfounder following which the interior of the main building was dismantled. The schoolroom was used in connectionj with Mr Surtees works. Alan Vickers. __________________________________________________ Tiscali Broadband only £7.99 a month for your first 3 months! http://www.tiscali.co.uk/products/broadband/