Eminent musical composer and organist, second son of Charles and Sarah Wesley. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
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Samuel Wesley (musician)
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Bunhill burial ground - 1
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Old Church Garden - Wesley tomb
We don't normally include graves but since this has been moved it is now eff...
Wesleys - W1
London County Council Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788, divine and hymn writer, li...
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