Born Epworth, Lincolnshire. Renowned Hymn writer. 21 May 1738 experienced his conversion (3 days before his brother's) at John Bray’s home where he was seriously ill in bed. Buried at the old parish Church of St Marylebone. Brother of John Wesley. Father of Charles and Samuel.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Charles Wesley
Commemorated ati
Bray's house
Adjoining this site stood the house of John Bray, scene of Charles Wesley's e...
Old Church Garden - Wesley tomb
We don't normally include graves but since this has been moved it is now eff...
Susanna Wesley monument
In the Bunhill Fields Burial Ground opposite lie the remains of Susannah Wesl...
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Sir Malcolm Sargent
Conductor, nick-named "Flash Harry" in recognition of his dapper appearance and flamboyant style.
1 memorial
James Edmeston
Architect and prolific writer of church hymns (nearly 2000!). Born Wapping. Died Homerton where he was a church warden at St. Barnabas.
1 memorial
Edvard Grieg
Composer. Born Edvard Hagerup Grieg in Bergen, Norway, of Scottish descent (the surname was originally Greig). He spent some years in Copenhagen and was encouraged by several young composers there....
1 memorial
Newman Hall
Non-conformist minister and hymn writer. Born Maidstone, Kent as Christopher Newman Hall. 1854 became minister of Surrey Chapel. Promoted the abolition of slavery and in 1867 visited North America,...
2 memorials
G. D. Gardner
Student of Trinity College of Music, killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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Svitlana Tereschenko
E3, Bow Flyover Roundabout
Svitlana Tereschenko was killed when hit by a left-turning tipper lorry. Only a few weeks after this horrible death Brian Dorling died i...
2 subjects commemorated
Charles Kingsley - WC1
WC1, Bloomsbury Way, Kingsley Hotel
This bust on the ornate underbelly of the bow windows is now obscured by the glass awning above the front entrance of the hotel. At the ...
1 subject commemorated
Bethleham Hospital 1&2
A priory for the Order of the Star of Bethlehem, built in 1247 on Bishopsgate at Liverpool Street, started admitting mental patients in 1357. This was probably the world's first institution to spec...
4 memorials
George Gammon Adams
Portrait sculptor and medallist. Born Staines. Died at home home, Acton Green Lodge, Chiswick.
1 memorial
Michael Caine
Actor. Born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite in St Olave's Hospital, Rotherhithe. His career started in repertory theatre and television, eventually getting his big break in the film 'Zulu'. He went on t...
2 memorials
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