Question: In 2016 , how many people lived in the town where the notable Methodist church Bethesda Methodist Chapel is located ?

text: List of Methodist churches
United Kingdom
The first Methodist churches were in Norwich ( 1757 ) , in Rotherham ( 1761 ) , in Whitby ( 1762 ) , and in Heptonstall ( 1764 ) . About 700 Methodist chapels in the United Kingdom have been identified as significant buildings for their architecture or history by author Ian Serjeant , who has served as Conservation Officer for the Methodist church since 1996 . [ 8 ] A list of Methodist churches that are listed buildings was prepared by the U.K. Methodist church 's division of property in 1976 . [ 8 ] A standing committee of the Methodist Church of Britain is charged with having `` knowledge of the history , development and use of Methodist chapels , of Methodist liturgy and worship , or archaeology , of the history and the development of architecture and the visual arts , and the experience of the care of historic buildings and their contents '' , and to advise on about 250 renovation projects per year to the Methodist listed buildings . [ 9 ] Appropriate style for Methodist church buildings was debated during the mid-1800s . Architect-trained Reverend Frederick Jobson argued for `` beauty and perfection in design and execution without unnecessary adornment '' ; the governing body of Methodism adopted his works and Gothic architecture `` became the predominant style , particularly within Wesleyan Methodism . `` [ 8 ]
This is a list of notable Methodist churches, either of notable congregations or of notable buildings or other places of worship. This very limited list reflects historically interesting sites, and omits most of the very largest Methodist congregations. Since the founding of Methodism in the mid-18th century, the movement has spread throughout the world, and remains a presence in many countries today. Many church buildings are notable for their historical or architectural significance. Many of the historic churches can be found in the United Kingdom and the United States, but some are also located in Canada, China, Korea and other in countries where there has been a Methodist presence. In some cases the congregation which established the church has since disbanded but the building remains. This list is intended to comprehensively index notable Methodist churches world-wide.
Church Dates Location City or Town Description
St. John 's Methodist Church 1772 built 56°33′40.99″N 2°35′8.54″W / 56.5613861°N 2.5857056°W / 56.5613861 ; -2.5857056 ( St. Johns Methodist Church ) Arbroath Angus , Scotland A listed building in Category B that is identified by Serjeant as particularly notable . It was opened by John Wesley in 1772 . Remodellings and other changes in 1882 , 1896 , and 1946
Wesleyan Church , Aldershot 1874-77 built Grade II* listed building 51°14′55″N 0°46′3″W / 51.24861°N 0.76750°W / 51.24861 ; -0.76750 ( Aldershot Methodist Church ) Aldershot , Hampshire Built to reflect the expansion of the town of Aldershot with the arrival of the Military Camp during the mid to late 19th-century . Now redundant and used as offices , homes , a dental surgery and gymnasium
Altarnum Methodist Chapel 1859 built 50°36′10.8″N 4°30′39.6″W / 50.603000°N 4.511000°W / 50.603000 ; -4.511000 ( Altarnum Methodist Chapel ) Altarnun , Cornwall A typical building reflecting the values expressed by Jobson
Wesley 's Chapel 1777-78 built 51°31′26″N 0°05′12″W / 51.5238°N 0.0866°W / 51.5238 ; -0.0866 Islington , London Known as 'The Mother Church of World Methodism ' , having been built by John Wesley , and acting as his London base . The portico was added in 1814-15 , and there have been other alterations and additions since . The building is listed at Grade I
Methodist Central Hall 1905-11 built 51°30′00″N 0°07′48″W / 51.50000°N 0.13000°W / 51.50000 ; -0.13000 ( Methodist Central Hall Westminster ) Westminster , London Built in order to commemorate the centenary of the death of the founder of Methodism , John Wesley
Heptonstall Methodist Church 1764 built 53°45′11.12″N 2°2′13.78″W / 53.7530889°N 2.0371611°W / 53.7530889 ; -2.0371611 ( Heptonstall Methodist Church ) West Yorkshire Octagonal chapel whose foundation stone was laid by John Wesley . Church was completed in 1764 in symmetric octagon shape , but was extended in 1802 to provide for more space . Wesley recommended the octagonal shape to differentiate from the established church . The building was featured in a 2010 BBC Four series Churches : How to Read Them , in which Dr Richard Taylor named it as one of his ten favourite churches , saying : If buildings have an aura , this one radiated friendship . See photo here [ 1 ]
Moor Park Methodist Church 1861-62 built  Preston , Lancashire , England Designed by Poulton and Woodman , opened 1862 , seating for 900 , closed 1984
Preston Central Methodist Church 1817 built  Preston , Lancashire , England Active , Methodist church whose building was one of the first public buildings in the country to be lit by gas
Surrey Chapel , Southwark 1783 built 1881 demolished  London Independent Methodist and Congregational church , located at first in open fields , then enveloped by industrial development . Circular in plan with domed roof , its design was of interest
Trinity Independent Chapel 1841 built 1944 demolished 51°30′41″N 0°1′8″W / 51.51139°N 0.01889°W / 51.51139 ; -0.01889 ( Trinity Independent Chapel ) London
West Street Chapel First leased in 1743 by John Wesley  London
West London Methodist Mission Established in 1887 under Hugh Price Hughes  London
Bethesda Methodist Chapel 1819 built 1983 Grade II-listed  Stoke on Trent
Brunswick Methodist Chapel 1820 built 1987 Grade II-listed  Newcastle upon Tyne