That Was Then, This is Now (4) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Dalesman:
This cache has been in need of care and maintenance for some time and as the owner has not responded to my note I am archiving it.

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Many thanks,
DalesmanX - (Email address)

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Hidden : 1/3/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

That was then … this is now (4)
Welcome to a series of historical geo-caches around West Yorkshire.
All the caches are placed near to or at buildings or sites whose purpose today is very different from their original use.
This is a nano cache
The caches are accessible by buses, trains and walking (very green) and are within the WYPTE Metro area. Access the Metro website for further details of travel.
Nearest bus/train station: Ossett
Bus routes: 117 (Wakefield/Leeds)

Church House 1
Sadly I could find very little about this building, but here goes!
Built in 1863 it was commonly known as the Mount Zion Chapel and was the home of worship for Primitive Methodists. It is now deemed to be a Grade II listed building according to one website.
The Primitive Methodists were a major offshoot of the principal stream of Methodism - the Wesleyan Methodists - in 19th Century Britain.
In the early decades of the 19th century there was a growing body of opinion among the Wesleyans that their church was moving in a direction which was a distortion of and, some even say, a betrayal of, what John Wesley had brought to birth in the 18th century.
Eventually a Methodist preacher called Hugh Bourne became the catalyst for a breakaway, to form the Primitive Methodists. Probably 'primitive' was used to clarify their self-understanding that they were the true guardians of the original, or primitive, form of Methodism
By the end of the 19th century the two streams of Methodism realised they had more in common than they might have supposed. So conversations began which led to their being the two principal partners in the union to form the present-day Methodist Church in 1932.
Thanks to Ossett.net, www.methodist.org.uk & www.britishlistedbuildings.co

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba gur ynzc cbfg

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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