Salvation Army(1879) Salvation Army, Cymmer Road, PorthBuilt: 1887
Following on from Pentre, General Booth aranged for Kate Shepherd to preach in Porth. And her appearance there hada similar reaction to that of Pentre.
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The source document states that the initial meetings were held in the Old Cymer Chapel although I am sure that I read somewhere, and hence my comment, that the original Salem Baptist Chapel was also used.
Again, in the same year as Pentre, in 1887 the Porth barracks were built.
I have found no information as to when the Army ceased in Porth. But their citadel has survived with a fine restoration for residential use.
Source document - Sic R.M.Smith Unpublished Phesis.
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