Founder of the Methodist denomination of the Protestant religion. Born Epworth rectory, near Lincoln. Was a Church of England clergyman and at Whitsuntide, May 1738, 3 days after his brother, Charles, had a conversion experience which marked the spiritual birth of Methodism. Inspired by the Moravian doctrine. Aged 48 he married Mary Vazeille but unable to compete with his other interests she left him 15 years later. They had no children. Died at his house in City Road.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John Wesley
Commemorated ati
Aldersgate Flame
{On the west face:} Wednesday May 24 1738 "What occurred .......law of sin an...
Hanbury Hall - blue oval plaque
This plaque has a shortened version of the text on the old white plaque.
Hanbury Hall - white plaque - removed
Christ Church Hall Built in 1719 as a French Hugeonot {sic} church it stood b...
John Wesley - Aldersgate Street
The probable site, where, on May 24, 1738 John Wesley "felt his heart strange...
John Wesley's house - EC1
Wesley lived here in the winters from 1779 until his death, here.
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Wang Zhiming
Pastor and evangelist killed during the Chinese cultural revolution.
1 memorial
Elizabeth Pepper
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for her Protestant beliefs.
1 memorial
Thomas Felton
Catholic lay priest and martyr. Son of John Felton, he was born in about 1567 at Bermondsey Abbey. He was sent to the English College, Rheims, and entered the order of Minims. Returning to England,...
1 memorial
Sisterhood of the Holy Cross
Also known as the Park Village Community, this was the first Anglican convent since the Reformation. It was founded in Park Village West. The sisterhood was financed by a committee of wealthy and p...
1 memorial
Bedford Institute / Quaker Social Action
Established in the East End as the Bedford Institute Association to act on Education, Religious Effort, Moral Training, and Relief of the sick and destitute. Named for the Quaker silk merchant and ...
1 memorial
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