A chapel in Theale Reading Berks

[MarksWife]

Hi.  I have seen reference to a marriage taking place in Bethesda Chapel, Theale, Reading, Berks.  I have googled Bethesda Chapel but nothing really comes up for Theale.  Does anyone know where it is in Theale or if it doesnt exist anymore, where it was?

Thanks 

[maidmarianoops]

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[CarolA3]

Hi MarksWife 

The name 'Bethesda' suggests that it was a Methodist chapel.  Theale had one by 1879, and it was still there in 1960-61 but had gone by 1965 (according to www.old-maps.co.uk).  It was at the east end of the High Street.

How about asking http://thealevillage.com - I bet they'll know where the records are 

Good luck,
Carol

Added:  There was also a Congregational chapel but I don't think they'd call that 'Bethesda'.

[MarksWife]

Thank you both for your help. I will look into both your suggestions later today!

[newburychap]

Theale Primitive Methodist was part of the Bradfield Circuit - records were kept in circuit registers, not sure where they are (the BRO website, usually a good way to find where registers are, is confusing on this).

The chapel was there 1868-1992.

[Vicwinann]

Hi,
Bethseda was opposite the Falcon and was a Congregationalist Chapel. I have sent you a personal email with some of its history.
Yours
Vicwinann

[newburychap]

Bethseda was opposite the Falcon and was a Congregationalist Chapel.

In which case the records are at the BRO and the building is still there, or was when I photographed it a few years ago.

[Vicwinann]

Hello,
According to Wikipedia the site now houses  a block of flats.
Vicwinann

[MarksWife]

Thanks for the pic Newburychap. Shame its been knocked down.