Shirley Baptist Church is a Baptist

Baptist

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 church in Southampton

Southampton

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. The main church building is situated along Church Street in the district of Shirley. Founded in 1852, the church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain

Baptist Union of Great Britain

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History

The original church building was constructed in 1852 on waste ground in Church Street . Under leadership of Rev Edgar Pullen between 1889 and 1930, the church increased in size, with nearly 500 members by the end of his ministry. The present church building was constructed during the First World War to accommodate the larger congregation, opening in 1915.

External links

• Shirley Baptist Church - official website
• Ariel photograph of church