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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Rev. R. Henley
Administrator of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862. Â Listed as "The Hon. and Revd. R. Henley - Incumbent" on the Pest House plaque. Â Vicar of St Mary's Putney in 1886.
2 memorials
Toc H
International Christian movement. Named after Talbot House, using the army's signaling code for "T". Founded by Tubby Clayton.
1 memorial
St Luke's Church - Charlton
Mentioned as early as 1077, the present church was built with funds left by Charlton House's owner Sir Adam Newton. Spencer Perceval is buried here.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Cosmo Gordon Lang Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Lang
Born in the Fyvie Manse, Aberdeen.  Archbishop of Canterbury, 1928-1942, during which he played a key role in the 1936 crisis surrounding the abdication of King Edward VIII, going on to crown Georg...
1 memorial
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