Facts and Figures

1651    Earliest documented reference of the existence of Friar Lane Church

1709    Reference to a meeting house in St. Martin's Parish Leicester

1719    First building on the Friar Lane site retained until 1961

1785    Second building

1796    Foundation of Friar Lane Sunday School

1818    Extension at a cost of £1,412

1866    Third building       Seating Capacity    1,000

                                        Cost                        £1,500

                                        Architect                Thomas Carter

1930    Founding of Braunstone Baptist Sunday School

1942    Founding of Braunstone Free Church Baptist

1950    Erection of the Temporary Church at Braunstone      

                                       Seating    150

                                       Cost        £3,963

                                    Interior of Braunstone Baptist Church 1949

1961    Uniting of the Friar Lane and Braunstone Churches

1962    Opening of the Friar Lane and Braunstone Baptist Church

                                          Seating    240

                                          Cost        £28,000

                                           Architect    Messrs    Wright, Goffey and Partners

                                           Builder        Messrs    J. C. Kellet and Sons