
Wesley's Chapel - 200 Years - London England
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silverquill
N 51° 31.421 W 000° 05.235
30U E 702057 N 5712085
This is the chapel that was opened by John Wesley in London in 1778, and was reopened, with the Queen present, 200 years later. It is still a vital worshiping church, but is also open to visitors.
Waymark Code: WMGW64
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/14/2013
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Although this is very much an active house of worship, Wesley Chapel is rich in history and is filled with memorials and adorned with stained glass windows depicting the history of John Wesley and Methodism, including many original artifacts such as the pulpit from which he preached.
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE RE-OPENING
OF THIS BUILDING IN THE PRESENCE OF
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH,
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHURCH AND STATE
AND METHODISTS FROM 90 NATIONS ON THE
1ST. NOVEMBER 1978, THE BICENTENARY OF THE
OPENING OF THE CHAPEL BY MR. WESLEY.