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(John Wesley Chapel)

John Wesley Portrait

Epworth, Lincolnshire 1703 - London 1791
Anglican cleric and Christian theologian
founder of the Methodist movement
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
c. 1930

Description

Stone portrait relief above the gave which gives access to the John Wesley Chapel.

It probably dates from c. 1930, when the chapel was restored and again in use bty the Methodists. It was re-opened 14 February 1930.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Bob Speel, John Wesley Statues at Wesley Chapel (New Room), Bristol.
New Room, Bristol, Website.
Wikipedia, New Room, Bristol.
Western Daily Press, Wednesday 5 and 14 February 1930 (British Newspaper Archive).

Locatie (N 51°27'29" - W 2°35'25") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbsw039; Photograph: 21 March 2019
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