Wesley Collection

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

Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Lauderdale House in Waterlow Park, Highgate, originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582, converted to neoclassical style in 1760

John Wesley, c1766, (1936). Creator: Nathaniel Hone
John Wesley, c1766, (1936). Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) English cleric, theologian and evangelist by Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784). Oil on canvas

J. Wesley, (1703-1791), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Wesley, (1703-1791), 1830. John Wesley (1703-1791) English cleric, theologian and evangelist educated at Charterhouse and Christ Church, Oxford

Church of St Paul, Shadwell, London, c1810. Artist: Francis Danby
Church of St Paul, Shadwell, London, c1810. South-west view across the churchyard. The church was built in the 17th century

John Wesley visiting his mothers grave in 1779, Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, (c1850). Wesley, wearing a tricorn hat, stands contemplating the poem on his mothers headstone

The burial of John Wesleys mother in Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1866. Artist
The burial of John Wesleys mother in Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1866. The pastor, dressed in white, leads the burial service. The mourners, dressed in black, surround him

Wesley Gibbens, Under Ground Theatre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wesley Gibbens, Under Ground Theatre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2015

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]

Wesley Lake, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

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

Panelling, mirror frame, walnut table and chair, Charles Wesleys walnut high case clock, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
Panelling, mirror frame, walnut table and chair, Charles Wesleys walnut high case clock, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row

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

John Wesley, Methodist leader, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers
John Wesley, Methodist leader, (19th century). Wesley (1703-1791) was an Anglican clergyman and Christian theologian

Wesley Merritt, Union Army general, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers
Wesley Merritt, Union Army general, 1862-1867. Merritt (1834-1910) was a noted cavalry commander during the Civil War. He later commanded the 9th Cavalry on the western frontier

Union Civil War generals of the departments of the east, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers
Union Civil War generals of the departments of the east, 1862-1867. Portraits of generals Wesley Merritt, Alfred Terry, John Foster, George Crook, John Sedgwick

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

John Wesley, English minister, (1854). Wesley (1703-1791) was an Anglican clergyman and Christian theologian

Gwennap Pit near Redruth, 18th century
Gwennap Pit near Redruth, probably caused by the subsistence of 18th centurys. John Wesley first preached here in 1762, then regularly up until his 85th year, once to 32, 000 people. The pit is c

John Wesley and George Whitefield, English evangelists and founders of Methodism, 18th century. Wesley (1703-1791) and Whitefield (1714-1770) urging sinners to turn from the Broad Way to hell

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

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