Born Epworth, Lincolnshire. Renowned Hymn writer. 21 May 1738 experienced his conversion (3 days before his brother's) at John Bray’s home where he was seriously ill in bed. Buried at the old parish Church of St Marylebone. Brother of John Wesley. Father of Charles and Samuel.
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Charles Wesley
Commemorated ati
Bray's house
Adjoining this site stood the house of John Bray, scene of Charles Wesley's e...
Old Church Garden - Wesley tomb
We don't normally include graves but since this has been moved it is now eff...
Susanna Wesley monument
In the Bunhill Fields Burial Ground opposite lie the remains of Susannah Wesl...
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