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.
Other Subjects
2 memorials
Rev. Theophilus Lindsey
Unitarian minister and theologian. Born Cheshire. Founder of Unitarianism - see Essex Street Chapel for details. Died at his house in Essex Street. Buried in Bunhill burial ground. The web is unite...
2 memorials
George Searles
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs.
1 memorial
Laurence Parnam
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs.
1 memorial
Fr. George Francis Haines
All we can discover about Haines is contained in a video, title: St John Evangelist Islington Celebrating 150 Years Part 1 of 3. This shows a church service with 3 men officiating. The text reads (...
1 memorial
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