Modern Britain

Billericay Gospel Hall, on the western side of Chapel Street, opposite Chapel Mews, was built in 1906 by C H Mill, soon after he had taken up residence next door. Smaller than today it replaced an earlier house that had seen temporary chapel use and which partially survives in the rear wall. It was frequently packed out. Extended around 1910, Dr Shackleton took over in 1919, renaming it the Undenominational Church. It later became Billericay Evangelical Free Church.

One photo on this page kindly contributed by Ken Porter of Basildon Borough Heritage Society, and one by David Robarts via the 'History Files: Churches of the British Isles' Flickr group.