St Paul's Church-The Miners Church- Gulworthy, Devon - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Tamar valley is now quiet and the mines have been closed for many years. However back in the middle of the nineteenth century the area was the largest copper producer in Europe. At that time more than 7000 people worked in or on the mines. In 1856 the Duke of Bedford, the main land owner, gave money and land for the building of St Paul's Church and the school next door. He wanted to help with the mining families' spiritual as well as their educational needs. Later in the century the mines started to close and the miners were forced to find employment elsewhere. The men and their families immigrated to all parts of the world. Their descendants travel from places such Australia and Canada to visit this little church to see the graves of their ancestors.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1856 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:15 AM Street address of Church: St Paul's Church Gulworthy Tavistock, Devon United Kingdom PL19 If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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