John Wesley's New Room
John Wesley's New Room is a historic building in Broadmead, Bristol, England. Opened in June 1739, it housed the earliest Methodist societies, and was enlarged in 1748. As the oldest purpose-built Methodist preaching house (chapel), it has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.
| John Wesley's New Room | |
|---|---|
Statue of John Wesley with the New Room behind | |
| 51.4579°N 2.5901°W | |
| Location | 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, England, |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | John Wesley |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | May 1739 |
A Methodist museum is housed in the preachers' rooms above the chapel. The courtyards around the building contain statues of John Wesley and his brother Charles.
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