Layton Methodist Church - Key Dates

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  1. Salem Primitive Methodist Church was founded by the Chapel Street Primitive Methodist Church. They began worshipping in a stable loft in Westcliffe Drive, Layton, but an iron mission hall was soon built on the site. It was originally to be called 'Bethel' but ended up being 'Salem'. It was nicknamed ‘The Iron Mission’.
  2. The current church on Westcliffe Drive, was opened on 5 July 1939 as Salem Methodist Church. It was almost immediately used as a school for Manchester evacuees. The original iron hut remained alongside for some time.
  3. The name 'Layton Methodist Church' was adopted.
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