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John Wesley blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: John Wesley the founder of Methodism preached on this site 15th April 1790. Recorded plaque organisation: Methodist People of Preston.
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John Wesley was an Anglican cleric and theologian who founded Methodism, a significant Protestant movement that emphasizes personal faith, good works, and social holiness. His preaching and organizational skills led to the establishment of Methodist societies across Britain and America, profoundly influencing religious life and social reform in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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