The chapel illustrated was opened on 20th July 1871, and could accommodate 650 people. it closed in 1955, and the building was demolished in 1975.
In 1878 the minister started a football club for the local youth, St. Domingo’s FC. This gained support from the local neighbourhood, and among non-Methodists, and in November 1879 the club changed its name to Everton FC.
Any information about the subsequent history of the chapel would be appreciated.
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The building was designed by the well known architect of Methodist chapels, William Hill of Leeds.
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