Plaque

The Wesleys

Inscription

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".

Site: The Wesleys (1 memorial)

WC2, West Street, 24

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
The Wesleys

Subjects commemorated i

Charles Wesley

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John Wesley

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