Methodism Collection (page 5)

Blazed trees (engraving)
3628936 Blazed trees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blazed trees. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

General Oglethorpe (engraving)
3628933 General Oglethorpe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Oglethorpe)

Wesley on board The Prince of Wales in 1787 bidding farewell to the Irish (litho)
STC335851 Wesley on board The Prince of Wales in 1787 bidding farewell to the Irish (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican cleric

George Whitefield Preaching, illustration from Cassell
STC393262 George Whitefield Preaching, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

John Wesleys pulpit, Lincoln College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996850 John Wesleys pulpit, Lincoln College Chapel, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesleys pulpit)

Monument to John Wesley, to be erected at Epworth (engraving)
1608823 Monument to John Wesley, to be erected at Epworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to John Wesley, to be erected at Epworth)

Wesleyan Conference (engraving)
1586911 Wesleyan Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Conference. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 August 1842)

John Street M E Church, First Home of Methodism in America (b / w photo)
5215110 John Street M E Church, First Home of Methodism in America (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Street M E Church)

Dr Hamilton, John Wesley, and Joseph Cole, as they were seen walking in Edinburgh in the year 1790 (engraving)
3629202 Dr Hamilton, John Wesley, and Joseph Cole, as they were seen walking in Edinburgh in the year 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Hamilton)

Leys School, Cambridge (engraving)
3629179 Leys School, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leys School, Cambridge)

Dr W Robertson (engraving)
3629158 Dr W Robertson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr W Robertson. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Wesleyan Chapel, Sulby-Glen, Isle of Man (engraving)
3629156 Wesleyan Chapel, Sulby-Glen, Isle of Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Chapel, Sulby-Glen, Isle of Man)

Ramsay, Isle of Man (engraving)
3629155 Ramsay, Isle of Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramsay, Isle of Man)

Castle Rushen, Castleton, Isle of Man (engraving)
3629154 Castle Rushen, Castleton, Isle of Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Rushen, Castleton, Isle of Man)

The old room in the Horsefair (engraving)
3629144 The old room in the Horsefair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old room in the Horsefair)

King Edwards School, Birmingham (engraving)
3629124 King Edwards School, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edwards School, Birmingham)

The Newark Gate, Leicester (engraving)
3629115 The Newark Gate, Leicester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newark Gate, Leicester)

Furniture used by John Wesley, now in his house, No 47, City Road, London, EC (engraving)
3629209 Furniture used by John Wesley, now in his house, No 47, City Road, London, EC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture used by John Wesley)

The tree at Winchelsea under which Wesley preached his last sermon in the open air (engraving)
3629205 The tree at Winchelsea under which Wesley preached his last sermon in the open air (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr Adam Clarke (engraving)
3629201 Dr Adam Clarke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Adam Clarke. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Mon Plaiser, Guernsey (engraving)
3629199 Mon Plaiser, Guernsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mon Plaiser, Guernsey)

Wesleys farewell to Ireland (engraving)
3629198 Wesleys farewell to Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleys farewell to Ireland)

Thomas Hanby (engraving)
3629188 Thomas Hanby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hanby. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Memorial Chapel, Schools and Manse, Epworth (engraving)
3629175 Memorial Chapel, Schools and Manse, Epworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial Chapel, Schools and Manse, Epworth)

High Street, Dundee (engraving)
3629174 High Street, Dundee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Dundee)

The Tingel, Amsterdam (engraving)
3629168 The Tingel, Amsterdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tingel, Amsterdam)

Delft (engraving)
3629165 Delft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delft. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Manchester-Street Chapel, Oldham (engraving)
3629161 Manchester-Street Chapel, Oldham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester-Street Chapel, Oldham)

Market place, Huddersfield (engraving)
3629137 Market place, Huddersfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market place, Huddersfield)

City-Road Chapel, in 1778 (engraving)
3629131 City-Road Chapel, in 1778 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City-Road Chapel, in 1778)

Sun-dial in Birstal Churchyard, carved by John Nelson (engraving)
3629114 Sun-dial in Birstal Churchyard, carved by John Nelson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sun-dial in Birstal Churchyard, carved by John Nelson)

Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel (engraving)
3629112 Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the foundation stone of City-Road Chapel)

Wesleys calmness in danger (engraving)
3629092 Wesleys calmness in danger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleys calmness in danger)

John Nelsons preaching chair (engraving)
3629088 John Nelsons preaching chair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Nelsons preaching chair)

Heptonstall Church (engraving)
3629086 Heptonstall Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heptonstall Church)

Bristol Cathedral (engraving)
3629085 Bristol Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol Cathedral)

Dr Watts (engraving)
3629067 Dr Watts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Watts. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Bishop Lowth (engraving)
3629055 Bishop Lowth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Lowth. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

The Manor House, Sheffield (engraving)
3629043 The Manor House, Sheffield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House, Sheffield)

The Black and White House, Hackney (engraving)
3629013 The Black and White House, Hackney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black and White House, Hackney)

Shoreham Church, and the Reverend Vincent Perronet, AM (engraving)
3629009 Shoreham Church, and the Reverend Vincent Perronet, AM (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoreham Church, and the Reverend Vincent Perronet, AM)

Mr Wesley at Cork (engraving)
3629000 Mr Wesley at Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Wesley at Cork)

The Cove of Cork (engraving)
3628995 The Cove of Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cove of Cork. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Newcastle (engraving)
3628986 Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

First Methodist "Class-Meeting"called by that name (engraving)
3628966 First Methodist " Class-Meeting" called by that name (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gateway of St Marys Church, Oxford (engraving)
3628964 Gateway of St Marys Church, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway of St Marys Church, Oxford)

The Foundery (engraving)
3628960 The Foundery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foundery. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Old Bedlam, Moorfields (engraving)
3628959 Old Bedlam, Moorfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bedlam, Moorfields)

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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.