Methodist Collection

Methodist College, Belfast - a view from the entrance gates. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Methodist Book-Plate
Wesleyan Sunday School prizewinners book-plate awarded to A W Harris of Littlehampton, Sussex, England. What did he do to deserve it?

Charles Wesley, 18th century English preacher and hymn writer. Charles (1707-1788) was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) with whom he founded Methodism

George Whitefield / Anon
GEORGE WHITEFIELD Methodist preacher depicted in the act of preaching

PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, 1888. Primitive Methodists at Prayer. Wood engraving after William Holt Yates Titcombs painting, c1888, of the Primitive Methodist congregation of Fore Street, St. Ives, England

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English theologian and founder of Methodism. The rescue of the young John Wesley from the fire that destroyed the rectory of his father Samuel, center right on bended knee

Charles Wesley
CHARLES WESLEY Methodist divine, not always in agreement with his brother John

Traveling minister on the American frontier
Itinerant preacher riding a mule from settlement to settlement. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gwennap Pit, Busveal, Cornwall. Around 1900s
A service at Gwennap Pit. The photograph captures an excellent display of fashionable clothing worn for Sunday best. An open air amphitheatre near Redruth made famous by John Wesley the founder of

Survivors of the Empress of Ireland. 1. Mr Edward Bamford, junior wireless operator on the Empress of Ireland. 2. The Rev J. Wallet, of the United Methodist Church, Westcliff-On-Sea. 3

John Wesley, Methodist preacher, in action out of doors at a market cross. Date: 18th century

Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley, spiritualists
Rev Francis Ward Monck (right, c. 1842-?)) and William Oxley (1823-1905), spiritualists. Oxley was a Methodist, Swedenborgian, spiritualist and writer based in Manchester

Reverend D Simpson, and Christ Church, Macclesfield (engraving)
3629087 Reverend D Simpson, and Christ Church, Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend D Simpson, and Christ Church, Macclesfield)

Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Methodist Church and Cross Street, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

PREL2A-00039
Methodist evangelist George Whitefield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

PREL2A-00018
George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, London, 1742. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Yorkshire Dales
A fine impression of Thwaite, a typical village of the Yorkshire Dales, set in Swaledale

Charles Wesley, illustration from The Church of England
STC393429 Charles Wesley, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub. c.1910 (litho) (sepia photo) by English School

Riot in Wednesbury (engraving)
3628980 Riot in Wednesbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riot in Wednesbury)

Primitive Methodists at Prayer, c1889, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Primitive Methodists at Prayer, c1889, (c1902). After a painting in the Dudley Museums Service collection. Depiction of fishermen in the congregation of the Fore Street Chapel in St Ives, Cornwall

Main Road, West Huntspill, Somerset
Main Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England. Showing the Methodist Church Date: 1904

Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas)
XCF267450 Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) 1788 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801); 128x101.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English theologian and founder of Methodism. Oil on canvas, 1789, by George Romney

High Street, Amesbury, Wiltshire
High Street, Amesbury, Salisbury, near Durrington, Wiltshire, England. Showing the Methodist Church & The New Inn Date: 1910s

Wordsworth / Hawkshead
A corner of the Square, and tiny Methodist chapel, which has been operative since 1862, at Hawkshead, Cumbria, the village where William Wordsworth lived as a boy

USA History: Reverend John Maffit. Methodist Preacher. after a drawing by M. Jules de Casse
5313461 USA History: Reverend John Maffit. Methodist Preacher. after a drawing by M. Jules de Casse; SeM Studio/UIG.

Specimen of short-hand writing from the diary of John Wesley
3585840 Specimen of short-hand writing from the diary of John Wesley; (add.info.: Specimen of short-hand writing from the diary of John Wesley (1703-1791) an Anglican cleric

Methodist prayer, 1876
3479419 Methodist prayer, 1876; (add.info.: Methodist prayer meeting Cornwall. Dated 1876, London.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

George Whitefield
3585860 George Whitefield; (add.info.: Illustration depicting George Whitefield (1714-1770) an English Anglican cleric and co-founder of Methodism. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rochdale, Lancashire, England
537142 Rochdale, Lancashire, England.; (add.info.: Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School, Union Street. From William Robertson Rochdale Past and Present, Rochdale, 1876)

William Booth, 1829 - 1912
3083218 William Booth, 1829 - 1912.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army and became its first General)

John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving)
535685 John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739, 1868 (engraving); (add.info)

Portrait of Huch Price Hughes
672671 Portrait of Huch Price Hughes; (add.info.: Huch Price Hughes - Woodbury Hugh Price Hughes (9 February 1847 - 17 November 1902), was a Welsh Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition

Rev. Dr. A.T. Guttery, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Rev. Dr. A.T. Guttery, 1918. Shows Arthur Thomas Guttery (1862-1920), President of the Primitive Methodist Conference who came to the United States on September 11, 1918

Eskimo Methodist Episcopal Church, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Eskimo Methodist Episcopal Church, 1916.

The Rev. William Wood Stamp, president of the Wesleyan Methodist Society for 1860-61, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Rev. William Wood Stamp, president of the Wesleyan Methodist Society for 1860-61, 1860. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Eastham and Bassano, of Regent-street

Winona, Methodist Church, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Winona, Methodist Church, between 1880 and 1899

St. Paul's Church, Atlantic City, N.J. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
St. Paul's Church, Atlantic City, N.J. between 1900 and 1910

Rev. James Shera Montgomery, Chaplian [sic] of The House... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Rev
Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D.D. Chaplain of The House of Representatives - left of The 2 Ministers in Center; W.T.C.U. Group at Capitol, 1917

Rev. James Shera Montgomery, Chaplian [sic] of The House... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Rev
Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D.D. Chaplain of The House of Representatives - left of The 2 Ministers in Center; W.T.C.U. Group at Capitol, 1917

Mr. And Mrs. Gaskin and family; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Earnest workers in the A. M. E. Church, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. And Mrs. Gaskin and family; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Earnest workers in the A. M. E. Church, 1907

Rev. Mary Hill, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Mary Hill, 1907

The late Rev. J.W. Early; Born June 17, 1814; First Methodist preacher in the State of Tenn... 1907 Creator: Unknown
The late Rev. J.W. Early; Born June 17, 1814; First Methodist preacher in the State of Tennessee, 1907

Henry Lewis Flemister and family, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Henry Lewis Flemister and family, 1917

Benjamin Franklin Martin and family, 1917-1923. Creator: Unknown
Benjamin Franklin Martin and family, 1917-1923

J. A. Simms; Efficient Secretary of Metropolitan Church, (1921?). Creator: Unknown
J. A. Simms; Efficient Secretary of Metropolitan Church, (1921?)

Mrs. Margaret Sterling, (1921?). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Margaret Sterling, (1921?)

An African Methodist Episcopal Bishop, 1916. Creator: Unknown
An African Methodist Episcopal Bishop, 1916

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Methodism, a religious movement with roots dating back to the 18th century, has had a profound impact on Christianity and society as a whole. It was founded by John Wesley, an English theologian and preacher who sought to bring about spiritual renewal in the Church of England. One of the key figures associated with Methodism is George Whitefield, a close friend of Wesley's. Whitefield was known for his powerful preaching style and played a crucial role in spreading Methodist teachings across both Britain and America. Another important figure in early Methodism was Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley. Charles was not only an influential preacher but also a prolific hymn writer. His hymns continue to be sung by Christians around the world today. The Primitive Methodists were another branch of Methodism that emerged in the late 19th century. They emphasized simplicity in worship and focused on reaching out to marginalized communities. A wood engraving from this time depicts members of the Primitive Methodist congregation praying together, showcasing their devotion to God. Methodism also made its way across continents, including America and South Africa. Traveling ministers ventured into remote areas on the American frontier, bringing Methodist teachings to those who had limited access to organized religion. In South Africa's Orange River Colony, Kroonstad became home to vibrant Methodist communities. The commitment of Methodists extended beyond religious matters; they were often involved in social causes as well. Survivors from tragic events like the sinking of Empress of Ireland found solace within their faith community during times of immense grief. Notably, there were instances where Methodists intersected with other movements or beliefs. Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley were spiritualists who incorporated elements from various religions into their practices while still identifying as part of the Methodist tradition. Gwennap Pit in Cornwall stands as a testament to Methodism's enduring legacy even today.