The 1851 Religious Census of St Leonards Chapel, St Leonards on Sea.

Consecrated in 1834

Built by private act of Parliament, there being no church in the Parish by the late James Burton Esq. at his sole expense

Free Seats 200, others 640 (plus Childrens Galley 260) - Total 1100;

Morning attendance 800 + 200 = 1000 

Afternoon attendance 450

Evening attendence 350

Only 160 of the sittings are set apart for the maintenance of the clergyman. The rest are the private property of the Patron. Pending the erection of a new church in the parish of St Mary Magdalen, there is a service in the Girls Schoolroom licensed for the purpose.

George D St Quintin, Perpetual Curate, 58 Marina,St Leonards on Sea.