Methodism Collection (page 3)

He shot me forward over his head (engraving)
3628987 He shot me forward over his head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He shot me forward over his head)

Wesley on Gateshead-Fell (engraving)
3628983 Wesley on Gateshead-Fell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley on Gateshead-Fell)

Wesley and the farrier (engraving)
3628977 Wesley and the farrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley and the farrier)

John Wesley preaching on the Sandhill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving)
3628969 John Wesley preaching on the Sandhill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesley preaching on the Sandhill)

Gloucester from the North-West (engraving)
3628951 Gloucester from the North-West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gloucester from the North-West)

Islington in the 18th Century (engraving)
3628939 Islington in the 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Islington in the 18th Century)

Germans on board ship during a storm (engraving)
3628930 Germans on board ship during a storm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germans on board ship during a storm)

John Wesley (engraving)
3628926 John Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesley. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Wesley preaching his last sermon (engraving)
3629207 Wesley preaching his last sermon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley preaching his last sermon)

St Thomas Church, Winchelsea (engraving)
3629206 St Thomas Church, Winchelsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Thomas Church, Winchelsea)

Wesley, portrait in the "European Magazine"(engraving)
3629204 Wesley, portrait in the " European Magazine" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley, portrait in the " European Magazine")

Interview between Wesley and Wilberforce (engraving)
3629203 Interview between Wesley and Wilberforce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interview between Wesley and Wilberforce)

Utrecht (engraving)
3629196 Utrecht (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Utrecht. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

The Clarke Memorial Church, Portstewart (engraving)
3629187 The Clarke Memorial Church, Portstewart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clarke Memorial Church, Portstewart)

Wesley and Dr Johnson (engraving)
3629172 Wesley and Dr Johnson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley and Dr Johnson)

The Monks Lavatory, Gloucester Cathedral (engraving)
3629171 The Monks Lavatory, Gloucester Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monks Lavatory, Gloucester Cathedral)

Trinity College, Dublin (engraving)
3629164 Trinity College, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity College, Dublin)

Wesley preaching to condemned prisoners (engraving)
3629160 Wesley preaching to condemned prisoners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesley preaching to condemned prisoners)

Tattershall Castle (engraving)
3629159 Tattershall Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattershall Castle)

Oldham-Street Chapel, Manchester (engraving)
3629153 Oldham-Street Chapel, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oldham-Street Chapel, Manchester)

Front of Newark Castle (engraving)
3629151 Front of Newark Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of Newark Castle)

High Street, Dorking (engraving)
3629148 High Street, Dorking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Dorking)

Fulneck (engraving)
3629145 Fulneck (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fulneck. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Market-Cross, Epworth (engraving)
3629141 Market-Cross, Epworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market-Cross, Epworth)

Minster Church, Isle of Sheppey (engraving)
3629130 Minster Church, Isle of Sheppey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minster Church, Isle of Sheppey)

Town Hall, Rochdale (engraving)
3629126 Town Hall, Rochdale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Rochdale)

Wesleyan Chapel, Falsgrave, Scarborough (engraving)
3629107 Wesleyan Chapel, Falsgrave, Scarborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Chapel, Falsgrave, Scarborough)

Lord Chesterfield (engraving)
3629101 Lord Chesterfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Chesterfield)

Dr Coke (engraving)
3629108 Dr Coke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Coke. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Town Hall, Bradford (engraving)
3629104 Town Hall, Bradford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Bradford)

Dr Byrom (engraving)
3629084 Dr Byrom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Byrom. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Castlebar Methodist Church, foundation stone laid by Wesley (engraving)
3629083 Castlebar Methodist Church, foundation stone laid by Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlebar Methodist Church)

Captain Webb (engraving)
3629082 Captain Webb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Webb. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Reverend John Wesley, grandfather of John Wesley (engraving)
3629081 Reverend John Wesley, grandfather of John Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend John Wesley, grandfather of John Wesley)

They seemed much frighted (engraving)
3629053 They seemed much frighted (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They seemed much frighted)

Edinburgh High School, erected in 1578 (engraving)
3629049 Edinburgh High School, erected in 1578 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edinburgh High School, erected in 1578)

Birthplace of the Reverend John Fletcher, Nyon, Switzerland (engraving)
3629024 Birthplace of the Reverend John Fletcher, Nyon, Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of the Reverend John Fletcher, Nyon)

Haworth Church, and Reverend William Grimshaw (engraving)
3628992 Haworth Church, and Reverend William Grimshaw (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haworth Church, and Reverend William Grimshaw)

The first dispensary for the poor in London (engraving)
3628989 The first dispensary for the poor in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first dispensary for the poor in London)

The Reverends R Hall, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference (engraving)
1611301 The Reverends R Hall, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverends R Hall)

The Reverend Hugh Price Hughes, President of the Wesleyan Conference (b / w photo)
1606282 The Reverend Hugh Price Hughes, President of the Wesleyan Conference (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Hugh Price Hughes)

The Reverend Marshall Randles, DD, New President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving)
1605642 The Reverend Marshall Randles, DD, New President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Marshall Randles, DD)

Woodhouse-Grove School, near Leeds, for the Education of Sons of Methodist Ministers (engraving)
1587800 Woodhouse-Grove School, near Leeds, for the Education of Sons of Methodist Ministers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodhouse-Grove School)

The Reverend Dr Rigg, President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving)
1621839 The Reverend Dr Rigg, President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Dr Rigg)

John Wesley (engraving)
972316 John Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesley (1703-1791), English cleric and theologian and founder of Methodism

The Methodist Ecumenical Council in London, Memorials of Wesley (b / w photo)
1629133 The Methodist Ecumenical Council in London, Memorials of Wesley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mow Cop Castle, Cheshire, became a National Trust property in 1937. It was thought to be the birthplace of Primitive Methodism as a venue for open-air meetings. circa 1930s

The Reverend John H James, DD, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference (engraving)
1625860 The Reverend John H James, DD, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend John H James, DD)

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Methodism is a rich and vibrant religious movement that has left an indelible mark on history. It all began with the Methodist Book-Plate, a symbol of knowledge and faith that represents the foundation of this influential denomination. At the heart were two key figures: Charles Wesley, an 18th-century English preacher and hymn writer, and his brother John Wesley, a dynamic Methodist preacher who tirelessly spread the message of God's love. Their commitment to spreading the Gospel led them to places like Gwennap Pit, where John Wesley preached to thousands in open-air gatherings. The Preaching Pit in St Newlyn East, Cornwall captured the essence of early Methodism around 1930. Here we see John Wesley in action, captivating his audience with his powerful sermons. His words had such impact that they sparked both spiritual revival and social change. Intriguingly, even electricity played a role in promoting Methodism. The image of John Wesley surrounded by electrical currents emphasizes how he harnessed technology to reach wider audiences through printed materials and other innovative means. Methodists faced challenges along their journey as well. The engraving depicting the Riot in Wednesbury serves as a reminder that not everyone embraced their beliefs peacefully. Yet despite opposition, Methodists remained steadfast in their devotion. This dedication can be seen in images like Primitive Methodists at Prayer from c1889. This snapshot captures worshippers deep in prayerful communion with God – a testament to their unwavering faith. Wesley Preaches showcases another momentous occasion when John Wesley shared his teachings with fervor and conviction. Such preaching events became defining moments for communities across England during this time period.