The 1851 Ecclesiastical Census list 14 places of worship in Tring and the surrounding area including 2 in Akeman Street. The area has been described as a hotbed of non conformity and the Baptists were particularly prominent.
Akeman Street Baptist Church was built for Pastor Richard Glover as the 2nd Particular Baptist Church and was known as Glover's Chapel.The full history can be found in The Akeman Street Story An Account of the Baptist Church Meeting in Akeman Street Tring 1801- 2001.
The coordinates take you to the church. There is limited parking very nearby , due to its limited nature, alternative parking is suggested.
The cache can be found at N51 ab.cde W000 fg.hjk where:
the church was erected in 18e8 a1 feet by fc feet and rebuilt in 18m2 n1 feet square.
an affectionate pastor for z years died Jan 22 18c1 aged 5g and
a faithful pastor dies May h 1861 aged b6 years.
d= z + 4
j=m+1
k=n-1
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