Historic churches · London
Wesley's Chapel
Wesley's Chapel — Methodist church in London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wesley's Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1777. Designed by George Dance the Younger. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Methodist church in London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5236°, -0.0869°.
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Heritage listing
Wesley's Chapel (originally the City Road Chapel) is a Methodist church situated in the St Luke's area in the south of the London Borough of Islington. Opened in 1778, it was built under the direction of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement. The site is a place of worship and visitor attraction, incorporating the Museum of Methodism in its crypt and John Wesley's House next to the chapel. The chapel has been called "The Mother Church of World Methodism". Along with the associated Leysian Mission, Wesley's Chapel is a circuit of the London District of the Methodist Church. As of 2018 the chapel had an average service attendance of about 320 worshippers.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wesley's Chapel (originally the City Road Chapel) is a Methodist church situated in the St Luke's area in the south of the London Borough of Islington. Opened in 1778, it was built under the direction of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement. The site is a place of worship and visitor attraction, incorporating the Museum of Methodism in its crypt and John Wesley's House next to the chapel. The chapel has been called "The Mother Church of World Methodism". Along with the associated Leysian Mission, Wesley's Chapel is a circuit of the London District of the Methodist Church. As of 2018 the chapel had an average service attendance of about 320 worshippers. As of 2023 the circuit membership is 447.
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Background
History
In 1776 Methodist leader John Wesley applied to the City of London for a site to build his new chapel and was granted an area of land on City Road. After raising funds from across the Connexion the foundation stone for the chapel was laid on 21 April 1777. The architect was George Dance the Younger, surveyor to the City of London, and the builder was Samuel Tooth, a member of Wesley's Foundery society. The chapel was formally opened with a service on 1 November 1778. preaching in the City Road Chapel. Engraving by T. Blood, 1822.]] Wesley's Chapel is constructed in brown brick laid in Flemish bond with dressings of yellow brick and stone. The building has Grade I listed status and is a fine…
Description
The chapel is set within a cobbled courtyard off City Road, with the chapel at the furthest end and Wesley's house on the right.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5236, -0.0869
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1Y 1AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1777
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.wesleyschapel.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7983825 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wesley's Chapel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wesley's Chapel, London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wesley's Chapel?
- Wesley's Chapel is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1Y 1AU), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- When was Wesley's Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1777. Designed by George Dance the Younger.
- Is Wesley's Chapel a listed building?
- Wesley's Chapel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Wesley's Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Wesley's Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wesley's Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1Y 1AU.