West Street Chapel 1700.
WMHS
John and Charles Wesley preached here frequently.
Leased by Methodists, 1743-1798.
We think "WMHS" might stand for "World Methodist History Society".
WC2, West Street, 24
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
The Wesleys
Born Epworth, Lincolnshire. Renowned Hymn writer. 21 May 1738 experienced his...
Founder of the Methodist denomination of the Protestant religion. Born Epwort...
Norway cut swing bridge This footbridge, with its granite paving, formerly stood across the entrance lock to South Dock and dates from ab...
English Heritage Sydney Monckton Copeman, 1862-1947, immunologist and developer of smallpox vaccine, lived here.
One of the more 'storied' plaques in the official London plaque scheme. A 'medallion style' bronze tablet to commemorate Joseph Lister, p...
There is an interesting memorial to the power supply just around the corner.
Leslie Howard, 1893 - 1943, actor and film director, lived here. English Heritage
William Francis Raftery was born on 29 February 1892 in Marylebone, the second of the five children of Luke Raftery (1864-1928) and Mary Ann Amanda Raftery née Nicholls (1865-1931). His birth was r...
Installation artist. From his website (2021): "Will Coles is best known for his defiant and accessible take on street art – sculptures that bring together pop and conceptual aesthetics. These fami...
Architect. He designed the Egyptian Avenue and the Terrace Catacombs in Highgate Cemetery.
The four Adam brothers: John (1721-1792, born Edinburgh), Robert - the important one, James and William, (1738-1822, suicide) together designed classical buildings. Father was an architect. Initial...
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