Park Presbyterian Church was built in 1923.


Its first minister was John N. Reid.

A number of other dedication stones exist, all from September 26th 1923.
Councillor W.A. Allan of Newcastle

Sir Robert A Bartram of Sunderland who owned the ship builders Bartram & Sons


Councillor S.A. Sadler Mayor of Middlesbrough, this is Stanley Sadler the son of Sir Samuel Sadler

Its now used by Seventh Day Adventists.

The Primitive Methodist Sunday School was built 18 years after the adjoining chuch in 1910.

It was sold off around 2002 and is now a Chinese buffet, but this carved sign is still above the side door.

The Primitive Methodist Church opened Wednesday, 10th August 1892 at a cost of £4,000 for 700 worshippers. Designed by Mr J. Shield of Sunderland.

Messrs Perks and Sons Stockton and Middlesbrough, are the general contractors for the whole of the work; Mr Hewitson, Newcastle has the slating; and Messrs Rule Bros, Sunderland, the plastering.


A great number of inscribed stones are installed around the building.

Mr James MacDonald on behalf of the Sunday School, October 7 1891

In Memorium. Lucy Meredith died July 8 1891. JM.

Robert Clapham Esq. Vice Presedent of the PM Conference October 7 1891

Mr Thomas Pickering (date worn away, but presumable also October 7 1891 like the others)

Miss Wappatt and Mr James Clarke, October 7 1891
The building orginally had a much more ornate front but this became unstable, probably due to heavier traffic and was rebuilt in 1981 in a much simplified form.