Methodist Collection (#11)

A Wesleyan church congregation, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963

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, (1703-1791), c18th century, (1936). From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]

Samuel Drew, 1845. Artist: Robert Hicks
Samuel Drew, 1845. Cornish Methodist theologian, nicknamed the Cornish metaphysician for his works on the human soul, the nature of God, and the deity of Christ

Mr Samuel Drew, 1819. Artist: Robert Hicks
Mr Samuel Drew, 1819. Cornish Methodist theologian, nicknamed the Cornish metaphysician for his works on the human soul, the nature of God, and the deity of Christ

Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Illinois, 1926. A Methodist school of theology on the campus of Northwestern University

General Booth, c1902, (1903). William Booth (1829-1912), Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army. From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett

The Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, no 196 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, 1881 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
The Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, no 196 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, 1881 (1926). The Surrey Chapel was a Methodist

The Tolpuddle Memorial at the Tolpuddle Methodist Chapel, 1934. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were a group of 19th century agricultural labourers from Dorset who were convicted of swearing a secret oath as

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

The Wesleyan Theological College, Richmond, Surrey, mid 19th century. Artist: WM Dore
The Wesleyan Theological College, Richmond, Surrey, mid 19th century. A print from Dugdales England and Wales Delineated

John Wesley, English non-conformist preacher, 18th century (c1880). John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother Charles were the founders of Methodism

Wesleyan mission house, Uva Province, Ceylon. House in what is now Sri Lanka

Adam Clarke (c1760-1832), British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Adam Clarke (c1760-1832), British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar, 19th century

Reverend Hugh Price Hughes (1847-1902), 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Reverend Hugh Price Hughes (1847-1902), 1890. Hughes was a Welsh Christian theologian in the Methodist tradition. He was the founder of the Methodist Times

Reverend Robert Newton, Wesleyan Methodist minister

William Morley Punshon, English Nonconformist divine, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Morley Punshon, English Nonconformist divine, c1890. A lithograph from The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London, Paris and New York, c1890

Letter from John Wesley to Samuel Bradburn, 25th March 1783. Artist: John Wesley
Letter from John Wesley to Samuel Bradburn, 25th March 1783. Letter from Birmingham by the Reverend John Wesley to Samuel Bradburn

Wesleyan Institute, Richmond, 19th century. Artist: Henry Adlard
Wesleyan Institute, Richmond, 19th century

Wesleyan Methodist chapel and school, Union Street, Rochdale, Manchester, 1876. In the 18th and 19th centuries Rochdale was a centre of cotton manufacture

John and Charles Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739 (1868). Artist: Francis Arthur Fraser
John and Charles Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739 (1868). John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother Charles (1707-1788) were the founders of Methodism

John Wesley, 18th century English non-conformist preacher, 1888. Wesley (1703-1791) preaching in the open air in Cornwall. He and his brother Charles were the founders of Methodism

George Whitefield preaching in the open air, (c1750) c1870
George Whitefield preaching in the open air, c1750. Whitefield was an English evangelist and a founder of Methodism. Wood engraving c1870

George Whitefield preaching, c1760 (c1850)
George Whitefield (1714-70) preaching, c1850. English evangelist and a founder of Methodism, preaching. Wood engraving

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

Methodist Episcopal High School, Rangoon, Burma. Date: circa 1910

Church at Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Trinity Wesleyan Church at Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1906

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

Methodist Church, Larne - an oblique view of the church taken from the road. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Larne). Date: circa early 1900s

Methodist Church and Clarke Memorial, Portrush - a view of the church and memorial with men and boy outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Portrush). Date: circa early 1900s

Builders of the Wesleyan Chapel, Milford Haven, Wales
Group photo, builders of the Wesleyan Chapel (Priory Road Methodist Church), Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The building was officially opened on 5 June 1902 by Mrs J A Turner. Date: circa 1902

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)

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

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

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

John Gaulter
JOHN GAULTER Methodist churchman Date: ? - 1839

Wilbur Fisk
WILBUR FISK American churchman, Wesleyan Methodist, founded Wesleyan Academy, president Wesleyan University. Date: 1792 - 1839

John Farrar - 2
JOHN FARRAR Churchman : Wesleyan Methodist, president of the Conference 1854 and 1870. with his autograph Date: 1802 - 1884

John Farrar - 1
JOHN FARRAR Churchman : Wesleyan Methodist, president of the Conference 1854 and 1870. with his autograph Date: 1802 - 1884

James Everett
JAMES EVERETT Churchman, founder of the methodist free church; and writer. Date: 1784 - 1872

Edward Eggleston
EDWARD EGGLESTON American writer, , bible agent, editor of a Sunday school magazine, Methodist pastor : author of several regional novels of rural goings-on. Date: 1837 - 1902

S a Dubourg, Churchman
S A DUBOURG English churchman : methodist minister at Clapham. Date: CIRCA 1850

James Dixon, Churchman
JAMES DIXON Methodist churchman with his autograph Date: EARLY 19TH CENTURY

James Crabb, Methodist
JAMES CRABB Methodist churchman Date: 1774 - 1851

John Crowther, Churchman
JOHN (or Jonathan) CROWTHER Methodist preacher Date: 1760 - 1824

Adam Clarke & Buddhists
ADAM CLARKE Wesleyan methodist minister and bible commentator, depicted comparing beliefs with two Buddhist priests. Date: 1762 - 1832

Adam Clarke and Books
ADAM CLARKE Wesleyan methodist minister and bible commentator. with his autograph Date: 1762 - 1832

Adam Clarke (Jenkinson)
ADAM CLARKE Wesleyan methodist minister and bible commentator. with his autograph Date: 1762 - 1832

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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.