Stannington is situated on one of Sheffield's seven hills. Originally a village in the old West Riding of Yorkshire, its now a suburb of Sheffield whilst still being a part of the Bradfield Parish Council.

Religion in Stannington

For such a small village, Stannington seems to have had 4 major religions worshiping in its midst! Even now there are 3 churches/chapels within its borders. The earliest of these is Underbank Chapel. Before this villagers had to travel to Bradfield to worship.

Underbank Unitarian Chapel

This is the oldest of the places of worship. This was created in 1652 when Richard Spoone left some land in his will to support a minister, so that services could be held locally (for the first time). At this time Anglicaism was out of favour and it was obvious that this chapel was to be either Presbyterian or Congregational.

In around 1740 the building became unfit for worship and the next year a chapel was built by Thomas Marriott (a Calvanistic dissenter) on the present site. In 1785 Unitarian beliefs were finally dopted when Edmond Gibson beacme minister. In 1742 the present building was built. It has changed very little on the outside.

 
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Education in Stannington
Underbank Unitarian Chapel
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    Knowle Top Methodist Chapel

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