Basic Site Details Name: | Uphall Chapel of Ease | Town, district or village: | Broxburn | City or county: | West Lothian | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Local Newpaper Pieces re Established Church Chapel of Ease/St. Nicholas Cof S/Broxburn Parish Church/ now Broxburn U.F. Church
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY MR. PETER MCLAGAN M.P. OF A CHAPEL OF EASE IN BROXBURN, FOR UPHALL PARISH CHURCH. (NOW THE STATION ROAD CHURCH.)
Date: 03 FEB 1883
Page: 3
From Rev. James Primrose's book, page 93, published 1898. The Parish Church mentioned in this piece is Uphall Parish Church, now Strathbrock St Nicholas, Uphall.
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, BROXBURN, HAS BEEN CREATED THE PARISH CHURCH OF BROXBURN DETAILED REPORT.
Date: 27 MAR 1903
Page: 5
Scotsman 19 March 1934 Page 16 - Jubilee - see attached piece Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, BROXBURN.
Date: 10 OCT 1952
Page: 4
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: REPORT ON ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, BROXBURN, 70TH ANNIVERSARY.
Date: 20 MAR 1953
Page: 10
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: REPORT ON THE PROPOSED UNION BY ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH AND BROXBURN WEST CHURCH.
Date: 15 FEB 1963
Page: 17
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: PLANS TO UNITE ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH AND ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IN THE TOWN, BROXBURN.
Date: 07 FEB 1964
Page: 6
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH BUILDING IN BROXBURN TO BE SOLD.
Date: 25 DEC 1964
Page: 8
My Note: From website for Broxburn United Free Church. By a majority of two, members of the West Church adhered to the Continuing Church in 1929 and worshipped in local halls until 1966 when, under the ministry of Rev I Matheson, they acquired the former St Nicholas Parish Church. Church Halls opened 1974.
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: RESIGNATION OF REV IAIN MATHESON, AFTER ALMOST 14 YEARS IN CHARGE OF ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, BROXBURN.
Date: 27 APR 1973
Page: 19
Newspaper: COURIER
Abstract: RESIGNATION OF REV IAIN MATHESON, AFTER ALMOST 14 YEARS IN CHARGE OF ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, BROXBURN.
Date: 01 JUN 1973
Page: 19
| Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Broxburn Parish Church | | | | St Nicholas United Free Church | Yes | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Church | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Station Road | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 3 February 1883 | | Foundation stone | | | 1903 | | | St Nicholas Church beame the parish church of Broxburn |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | James Graham Fairley | | | 1890 | | This is incorrect. Date and architect from McWilliam. Must actually refer to a different church. |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | McWilliam, Colin | 1978 | Lothian (The Buildings of Scotland) | | | p125 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Scotsman | 19 March 1034 | | | p16 Jubilee of the church | | West Lothian Courier | 3 February 1883 | | | p3 | | West Lothian Courier | 27 March 1903 | | | p5 | | West Lothian Courier | 10 October 1952 | | | p4. 70th anniversary of the church | | West Lothian Courier | 20 March 1953 | | | p10. 70th anniversary of the church | | West Lothian Courier | 7 February 1964 | | | p6. St John's and St Nicholas' unite |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | James Graham Fairley: F v11 p125, microfiche 113/B1 |
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