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See [[Branches of Plymouth Brethren ]] to explain abbreviation types (although in short: OB (& TW-P) are Halls & Chapels within the "open brethren" (although GH's (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels, and appreciate a letter of commendation from those visiting from other assemblies, and practice guarded reception). EB/TW/TW-N/NT are "Careful" or "Closed" (or sometimes known as "exclusive") Brethren (similar in practice on reception to OB Gospel Halls), and BC are (generally) independent (or denominational) community churches with early or indirect PB influence, and will (usually) not consider themselves "Brethren").
The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall History. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local churches.
** see [https://www.sarniagospelhall.ca/ SGH's website]
* [[Sarnia Gospel Room, ON]] (OB) 1887-1904+
** There were gospel meetings in Sarnia in 1887, according to Donald Ross' "Barley Cake" magazine. And this "Sarnia Gospel Room" was active in 1904. It is presumed that the gospel meetings resulted in the Gospel Room, which may also have been rebranded at some juncture as "Sarnia Gospel Hall".
* [[Sarnia Meeting Room, ON]] (EB) '''+1861'''-1905+; (TW) +1933-1944+; (TW) +1962-1966+
