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Methodism Collection (page 9)

Methodism is a rich and vibrant religious movement that has left an indelible mark on history

Background imageMethodism Collection: George Whitefield, 1714 To 1770. Church Of England Preacher, Evangelist And Founder Of Methodism

George Whitefield, 1714 To 1770. Church Of England Preacher, Evangelist And Founder Of Methodism. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley, 1703 To 1791, On His Death Bed. Wesley, An English Cleric, Founded Methodism

John Wesley, 1703 To 1791, On His Death Bed. Wesley, An English Cleric, Founded Methodism. After A 19Th Century Work Engraved By John Sartain

Background imageMethodism Collection: George Whitefield 1714 To 1770. English Clergyman And Leader Of Methodist Movement

George Whitefield 1714 To 1770. English Clergyman And Leader Of Methodist Movement. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imageMethodism Collection: Methodist Chapel

Methodist Chapel
Primative Methodist Chapel of 1838, Derbyshire. IoE 82626

Background imageMethodism Collection: Gwennap Pit near Redruth, Cornwall

Gwennap Pit near Redruth, Cornwall, where Methodist John Wesley preached to massive congregations 18 times between 1762 and 1789

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley / Preaching

John Wesley / Preaching
JOHN WESLEY English religious leader, founder of Methodism : preaching at Gwennap Pit, Cornwall, to a huge congregation Date: 1703 - 1791

Background imageMethodism Collection: Trefusis, Mylor, Cornwall. July 1908

Trefusis, Mylor, Cornwall. July 1908
Truro Wesleyan Sunday school outing at Trefusis. Children and adults pause for the photograph. Another good example of clothing fashion in the 1900s. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Background imageMethodism Collection: Wesleys Chapel, City Road, London

Wesleys Chapel, City Road, London EC1, designed by George Dance and built by Samuel Tooth in 1778. It is often referred to as " The Cathedral of Methodism". Date: 1930s

Background imageMethodism Collection: Kudan Methodist Church, Tokyo, Japan

Kudan Methodist Church, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMethodism Collection: China - School Children playing Oranges and Lemons

China - School Children playing Oranges and Lemons - a group of well-favoured children at the David Hill Memorial Girls Boarding School at Hanyang (one of the districts of modern-day Wuhan)

Background imageMethodism Collection: Proclamation of Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) as a preside

Proclamation of Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) as a preside
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). 19th President of the United States. Proclamation of President Hayes in the eastern portico of the Capitol. Washington, United States

Background imageMethodism Collection: Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). Engraving. Colored

Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). Engraving. Colored
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). 19th President of the United States. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1877. Colored

Background imageMethodism Collection: Saint Johns methodist Church. New York. United States. Nine

Saint Johns methodist Church. New York. United States. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Background imageMethodism Collection: Augustus Montague Toplady

Augustus Montague Toplady (1740 - 1778) English clergyman and Anglican Calvinist; opponent of Wesley and Methodism; author of " Rock of Ages" and other hymns

Background imageMethodism Collection: WESLEYs HOLY CLUB

WESLEYs HOLY CLUB
John Wesley and his companions at a meeting of the Holy Club at Oxford, where the idea of Methodism was conceived Date: 1729

Background imageMethodism Collection: J Goldstein, Central Methodist Scout Troop, South Africa

J Goldstein, Central Methodist Scout Troop, South Africa
J Goldstein, Scoutmaster, Central Methodist Scout Troop, Johannesburg, South Africa

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley (Kay)

John Wesley (Kay)
JOHN WESLEY churchman, creator of Methodism Date: 1703 - 1791

Background imageMethodism Collection: Illuminated address from the members of the Sheffield Social Questions League to the Rev

Illuminated address from the members of the Sheffield Social Questions League to the Rev
thanking him for his devoted and valuable services....to social, moral and religious work and praising him for his courageous opposition to the combined forces of the liquor traffic

Background imageMethodism Collection: Saint Johns methodist Church. New York

Saint Johns methodist Church. New York
Saint Johns Methodist Church. New York, USA. 19th-century colored engraving

Background imageMethodism Collection: Satire of John Wesley, c. 1685 (engraving)

Satire of John Wesley, c. 1685 (engraving)
XJF476251 Satire of John Wesley, c.1685 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire of the founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley (1703-91)

Background imageMethodism Collection: George Whitefield, from The National and Domestic History of England by

George Whitefield, from The National and Domestic History of England by
KW329997 George Whitefield, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley walking in Edinburgh between James Hamilton M. D. and Joseph Cole (engraving)

John Wesley walking in Edinburgh between James Hamilton M. D. and Joseph Cole (engraving)
XJF265595 John Wesley walking in Edinburgh between James Hamilton M.D. and Joseph Cole (engraving) (b/w photo) by Kay, John (1742-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMethodism Collection: Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl

Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl
XIR172238 Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) 1819 (colour litho) by Milbert, Jacques (1766-1840) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770) English evangelists

John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770) English evangelists and founders of Methodism, urging sinners to turn from the Broad Way to hell

Background imageMethodism Collection: John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739

John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739. It was at Bristol that the first Methodist chapel was founded

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley (1703-1791) English non-conformist preacher. Founder of Methodism

John Wesley (1703-1791) English non-conformist preacher. Founder of Methodism. Wesley at the age of 65 preaching in the open air. Engraving

Background imageMethodism Collection: George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) founder of Methodism

George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) founder of Methodism
George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) English evangelist and a founder of Methodism. Whitefield preaching in the open air. Wood engraving c1870

Background imageMethodism Collection: 1872 United Methodist Church, Half Moon Bay, California, United States of America, North America

1872 United Methodist Church, Half Moon Bay, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageMethodism Collection: Centenary of American methodism. 1866

Centenary of American methodism. 1866

Background imageMethodism Collection: Wesley Chapel & Statue

Wesley Chapel & Statue
Johns Wesleys Chapel and Statue in Broadmead, old Britol, Gloucestershire, England, the first Wesleyan (Methodist) chapel in the world. Interior and pulpit. Date: built 1739

Background imageMethodism Collection: Huntingdons Free Church

Huntingdons Free Church
The Countess of Huntingdons Free Church, Deansway, Worcester, England. Lady Huntingdon was converted to Methodism in 1739. She built many such chapels in England. Date: built 1804

Background imageMethodism Collection: Harvest Festival at Castleford, Yorkshire

Harvest Festival at Castleford, Yorkshire
A Harvest Festival display at the United Methodist Church, Whitwood Mere, near Castleford, Yorkshire. Included in the photo is the organist, Bower M Stoker, and a lay preacher, Job Harling

Background imageMethodism Collection: Methodist chapel, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Methodist chapel, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Interior view of the Methodist chapel, St David s, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, showing the pulpit as seen from the upper gallery

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesleys Chapel, Kingswood Reformatory, Bristol

John Wesleys Chapel, Kingswood Reformatory, Bristol
Uniformed inmates stand outside John Wesleys Chapel at the Kingswood Reformatory near Bristol, opened in 1854 and one of the first such institutions

Background imageMethodism Collection: General William Booth on provincial tour

General William Booth on provincial tour
General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, seen here in later life riding in an open topped car while on a tour of the provinces

Background imageMethodism Collection: Gwennap Pit

Gwennap Pit, Cornwall, the scene of much of John Wesleys most dramatic preaching

Background imageMethodism Collection: Wesley Church London

Wesley Church London
Wesleys Chapel. City Road, London EC1, designed by George Dance and built by Samuel Tooth in 1778. It is often referred to as " The Cathedral of Methodism"

Background imageMethodism Collection: John Wesley / Williams

John Wesley / Williams
JOHN WESLEY English religious leader, founder of Methodism

Background imageMethodism Collection: Whitefields Tabernacle

Whitefields Tabernacle
The building that replaced an earlier tabernacle erected by Whitefields Calvinistic Methodits in Moorfields. Whitefields first pulpit was a grocers sugar hogshead!

Background imageMethodism Collection: Methodist field preacher

Methodist field preacher in the United States

Background imageMethodism Collection: Wesleyan Methodists

Wesleyan Methodists
Love Feast of the Wesleyan Methodists



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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.