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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Bell Street Hall, Dundee] | Bell Street Hall U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church | Painted on Sign Board Revd. [Reverend] W. Borwick Dundee Directory Public announcements |
054 | [Situation] On the west side of Constitution Road adjoining Bell Street on its south side A very fine & imposing building, tasteful & pleasing in outline, of a modern style of architecture adopted much of late years in places of worship. It is frequented by a body of United Presbyterians & affords accomodation for 1350 persons having 850 free seats in addition to 500 which are rented. The number of Communicants is 500 & the Minister's Salary £170 per annum is derived from Seat rents & collections There is a Sunday School held in the School room beneath the Church. The Church was erected in 1840 & being built on a declivity afforded an opportunity of Constructing two very large rooms or halls beneath the Church one of which is occasionally used for Concerts, tea meetings, Soirees &c. & is known as Bell Street Hall. It can seat about 1800 persons. Minister Revd. [Reverend] W. Borwick Dundee |
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(Seats for 1350)
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