Hempnall - Norfolk
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N 52° 30.062 E 001° 18.035
31U E 384645 N 5818124
Vilage sign in Hempnall, recording the visit of John Wesley, who came here to preach in 1754.
Waymark Code: WMNH6A
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/16/2015
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Hempnall is a village on the B1135 road from Bungay to Wymondham. John Wesley came here to preach in 1754 and recorded in his journal: 'The ring leader of the mob came with his horn, as usual, before I began, but one quickly catched and threw away his horn, and in a few minutes he was deserted by all his companions who were seriously attentive to the great truth. By grace ye are saved through faith: The occasion is shown on the village sign, which is a fine example of work produced by combined local effort and talent. It stands at the road junction near the church.
The text of the journal is recorded on a plaque just below the sign
Occasion Commemorated: The visit of John Wesley in 1659
Location: Hempnall, B1135 road from Bungay to Wymondham
Plaque: yes
Construction Material: wood
Sign Date: Not listed
Artist: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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