Born Gloucester. Met the Wesley brothers and was a founder of Methodism. Preached the "New Awakening" in Britain and America. When churches were closed to him he preached in the open such as on Kennington Common. Established a chapel at Moorfields and one in Tottenham Court Road (see the Procter family). Died Massachusetts, USA.
If you think the portrait makes his eyes look a little odd, that's because they were; he had a squint.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
George Whitefield
The 1745 Association (who ought to know) writes: "The plaque on the side of t...
Here we summarise the splendid London Gardens Online : Land given by Sir Hans Sloane in 1733 to serve the Chelsea Parish Church of St Luke's and became the King's Road Burial Ground. 1882 a mortu...
The Westminster site was first used for Anglican church meetings and administration in 1888. In 1891 - 1902 a new design for the whole site was partially built but never completed. The current ...
Born London, date of birth is approximate. Became vicar of Hackney in 1643 but was ejected in 1662 for nonconformity. Shortly before his death he provided almshouses for 6 'poor widows' in Hackne...
Vicar of St John's Church, Eltham. Son of William Fryer of Wimborne. Lived at Well Hall and late in his life at Sussex Square, Brighton.
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