What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: John Wesley erected on this site in 1743 "The Orphan House" headquarters of Methodism in the North Recorded plaque organisation: City of Newcastle upon Tyne, Orphan House Trust.
John Wesley, a significant leader of the Methodist movement, established "The Orphan House" in 1743 as a pivotal headquarters for Methodism in the North, reflecting his commitment to social welfare and religious reform.
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