United Reformed Church

The United Reformed Church, formerly the Congregational Church, in Boar Street , just off The Square, is a noble example of Victorian chapel architecture. It is very large, with galleries inside, and will hold 600 people. It was built in 1868-9, funded entirely by Charles Jupe, the Mere silk factory owner. During the later 19 th .century the church was well filled every Sunday. The congregation attending now is much smaller and the U.R.C. minister is shared with Gillingham and Shaftesbury.

There is a Methodist Church in North Street and a Roman Catholic Church in Pettridge Lane.