[4] In the early 19th century, when Newquay's pilchard fishery and boatbuilding industry were at their height, meetings for worship began to be held in town itself.

[5][8] that same year the Chapel of Ease had been twice enlarged, a north and a south aisle being added, and its capacity increased to 500.

[8] The St Michaels, Chapel of Ease continued to serve the people of Newquay until 1911 when the New Parish Church was built.

However, there is still a reminder of the fact that a church once stood here in the footpath, named 'Church Path', which runs from Mount Wise to Bank Street which is still in use today.

[9] the construction carried out throughout 1910 and eventually, after the some setbacks and some last minute issues that the necessary money would be collected in time, the church was completed and was consecrated on 12 July 1911 by the Bishop of Truro.

Comper's original plans had included a tower at the east end of the church, which was never built for lack of funds at the time.