John Wesley's New Room
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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.[1] As the oldest purpose-built Methodist preaching house (chapel), it has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.[2]
"New Room" redirects here. For other uses, see New Room (disambiguation).
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51.4579°N 2.5901°W / 51.4579; -2.5901 | |
Location | 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, England, |
Denomination | Methodist |
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Founder(s) | John Wesley |
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Completed | May 1739 |
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A Methodist museum is housed in the preachers' rooms above the chapel. The courtyards around the building contain statues of John Wesley[3] and his brother Charles.[4]