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The Horsefair 36 ☐
(John Wesley Chapel)

Charles Wesley

Epworth, Lincolnshire 1707 - London 1788
English leader of the Methodist movement, brother of John Wesley
(Wikipedia)

Frederick Brook Hitch
1939

Description

Bronze statue of Charles Wesley as preacher standing, hand held out in oration, other hand holding his small open bible. The statue is on the courtyard of the John Wesley Chapel, Horsefair side.

Inscription(s)

CHARLES WESLEY

1707-1788

O let me commend
my saviour to you

Signature

F. Brook Hitch 1938

Artist

Frederick Brook Hitch (London 1897 - 1957), British sculptor, son of Nathaniel Hitch. (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Bob Speel, John Wesley Statues at Wesley Chapel (New Room), Bristol.
New Room, Bristol, Website.
Wikipedia, New Room, Bristol.

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

Item Code: gbsw040; Photograph: 21 March 2019
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