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John Wesley and Leo Walmsley white plaque

Commemorative plaque
John Wesley and Leo Walmsley white plaque
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This white commemorative plaque records: The Old Chapel The date on this former Chapel records the first occasion on which John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, preached here on June 28th 1779. Author Leo Walmsley attended the school at the rear of the building and wrote vivid accounts of his schooldays in his novels.

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