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
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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
German Evangelical Church Sydenham
Founded by wealthy German businessmen and artisans who left the City of London for the relative peace of Forest Hill. Temporary accommodation was used from 1875 until this pictured church was bu...
1 memorial
Roger Bacon
Philosopher and Franciscan friar. Born Somerset. An early proponent of the modern scientific method. He studied at Oxford where there is a statue.
1 memorial
Hannen Swaffer and Mrs Swaffer
Supporters of the Rochester Square Spiritualist Temple.
1 memorial
Bishop Beilby Porteus
Born York. Bishop of London 1787 - 1809. The first senior church official to support the abolition of slavery. Died at Fulham Palace.
1 memorial
George Burder
Non-conformist minister. Born in Islington. One of the founders of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Died in Brunswick Square in his son's home. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
1 memorial
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William Henry Hudson 2
W11, St Luke's Road, 40
The plaque was erected by Hudson's Friends Society of Quilmes in 1938 and adopted by the London County Council in the same year.
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
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