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). Artist: Francis Arthur Fraser

1-157-065 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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. The movement gained its name from its emphasis on methodical study and devotion. It was at Bristol that the first Methodist chapel was founded. From The Sunday Magazine. (London, 1868).


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Creator
  1. Francis Arthur Fraser, attributed to: British: English: Artist, Illustrator
Subject
  1. John Wesley: British; English: Evangelist, theologian
  2. Charles Wesley: British, English: evangelist, preacher, founder of Methodism

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Bristol Bristol

  1. 51 27 00 N , 002 35 00 W

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3980x2631
File Size : 30,678kb


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  1. 002908
  1. 002908
  1. 0390003853
  1. 1-157-065
  1. 1157065
  1. 3853

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