Methodism Collection (page 7)

Broughty Castle (engraving)
3629044 Broughty Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broughty Castle. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Yarmouth (engraving)
3629038 Yarmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yarmouth. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

With great difficulty we led our horses down (engraving)
3629035 With great difficulty we led our horses down (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With great difficulty we led our horses down)

Mr Venn (engraving)
3629032 Mr Venn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Venn. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Lady Huntingdon (engraving)
3629030 Lady Huntingdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Huntingdon. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Glasgow Cathedral (engraving)
3629025 Glasgow Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glasgow Cathedral)

Reverend John Fletcher (engraving)
3629023 Reverend John Fletcher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend John Fletcher)

Mr Wesley Electrifying (engraving)
3629022 Mr Wesley Electrifying (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Wesley Electrifying)

Mr Thomas Walsh (engraving)
3629019 Mr Thomas Walsh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Walsh. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

West Gate, Canterbury (engraving)
3629007 West Gate, Canterbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Gate, Canterbury)

Mr Wesley riding through Camborne (engraving)
3629006 Mr Wesley riding through Camborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Wesley riding through Camborne)

Mr Christopher Hopper, Etatis 59 (engraving)
3628998 Mr Christopher Hopper, Etatis 59 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Christopher Hopper, Etatis 59)

The First Benevolent Loan Society (engraving)
3628993 The First Benevolent Loan Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Benevolent Loan Society)

Crossing the Trent (engraving)
3628982 Crossing the Trent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing the Trent)

John Haime at the Battle of Dettingen (engraving)
3628981 John Haime at the Battle of Dettingen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Haime at the Battle of Dettingen)

St Mary s, Scilly (engraving)
3628979 St Mary s, Scilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary s, Scilly)

Wesleys portable pulpit, kept at West-Street (engraving)
3628976 Wesleys portable pulpit, kept at West-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleys portable pulpit, kept at West-Street)

Monument to Mrss Wesley, City-Road (engraving)
3628972 Monument to Mrss Wesley, City-Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Mrss Wesley, City-Road)

No, I am John Wesley himself (engraving)
3628967 No, I am John Wesley himself (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No, I am John Wesley himself)

Reverend Charles Wesley (engraving)
3628962 Reverend Charles Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend Charles Wesley)

Mr Howell Harris (engraving)
3628958 Mr Howell Harris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Howell Harris. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Bridewell (engraving)
3628957 Bridewell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridewell. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Maryleport Street, Bristol (engraving)
3628956 Maryleport Street, Bristol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maryleport Street, Bristol)

Mrs Wesley (engraving)
3628953 Mrs Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Wesley. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Kennington in 1830 (engraving)
3628952 Kennington in 1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kennington in 1830)

Hannam-Mount (engraving)
3628948 Hannam-Mount (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannam-Mount. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Out-door preaching (engraving)
3628947 Out-door preaching (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out-door preaching)

Bocardo Prison, Oxford (engraving)
3628941 Bocardo Prison, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bocardo Prison, Oxford)

Savoy Chapel (engraving)
3628940 Savoy Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Savoy Chapel. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Peter Bohler (engraving)
3628938 Peter Bohler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Bohler. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

George Whitefield, MA, one of the founders of Methodism (engraving)
603100 George Whitefield, MA, one of the founders of Methodism (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Whitefield, MA)

Wesleys narrow escape from a watery grave (litho)
STC335852 Wesleys narrow escape from a watery grave (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican cleric

Methodist Camp Meeting, engraved by Henry R. Robinson (fl. 1833-51) 1836 (colour litho)
NYH165398 Methodist Camp Meeting, engraved by Henry R. Robinson (fl.1833-51) 1836 (colour litho) by Clay, Edward Williams (1799-1857) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Reverend W Morley Punshon, LLD, President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving)
1589208 The Reverend W Morley Punshon, LLD, President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend W Morley Punshon, LLD)

The Reverend Dr Moulton, President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving)
1596576 The Reverend Dr Moulton, President of the Wesleyan Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Dr Moulton)

A Methodist Meeting (engraving)
965091 A Methodist Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Methodist Meeting)

Wesleyan Central Hall, Westminster (b / w photo)
3657163 Wesleyan Central Hall, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Central Hall, Westminster)

Wesleyan Chapel, Boston (colour photo)
3093896 Wesleyan Chapel, Boston (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Chapel, Boston)

Wesleyan Methodist College, Headingley, near Leeds (engraving)
1103896 Wesleyan Methodist College, Headingley, near Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Methodist College, Headingley, near Leeds)

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

John Wesley - British clergyman and theologian
John Wesley (1703-1791) - British clergyman and theologian - founder of methodism, methodists, profile, side face, wig, robe, band, Date: circa 1780s

Whitefields Tabernacle, Tottenham Court Road, St Pancras, London, 1772. Artist: J Lodge
Whitefields Tabernacle, Tottenham Court Road, St Pancras, London, 1772

Perspective view of Whitefields Tabernacle, Moorfields, London, 1772. Artist: J Lodge
Perspective view of Whitefields Tabernacle, Moorfields, London, 1772

Eastern view of Whitefields Tabernacle, Tottenham Court Road, St Pancras, London, 1764. The view is surrounded by Biblical references

Mr Colman, a Methodist preacher, 1775, shown with one hand raised and a book under his arm

Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A medley, 1762; Methodist meeting at Whitefields Tabernacle on Tottenham Court Road, London

Westminster Methodist Hall, London, 2005. The Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, was commissioned as a monument to mark the centenary of the death of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley

John Wesley, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican cleric and Christian theologian who is credited, along with his brother Charles Wesley, as founding the Methodist movement

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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.