How much do you know about Epworth, North Lincolnshire?
Epworth is well known for being the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, and has been named the ‘Birthplace of methodism’
The Old Rectory was the home of the Wesley family and was rebuilt after a fire in 1709; it is now a museum and has been said to be the site of many paranormal events- find out more here: https://epwortholdrectory.org.uk/
In later years John Wesley wrote of Epworth, 'I still love [it] beyond most places in the world'
Rev. Samuel Wesley (father of John and Charles Wesley) was the rector of The Church of England parish church of Saint Andrew and is buried in the churchyard located in Epworth.
The church also has other interesting historical connections:
•In the north aisle is a memorial to Thomas Cutforth, a notorious highwayman who was hanged at Lincoln in 1720.
•In the sanctuary is a carved chair given by Susanna Wesley when her husband Samuel was named as the rector of Epworth in 1695.
•Just outside the priest's door to the church is the table tomb where Samuel Wesley was buried in 1735.
And here’s a last fact on a very different topic- did you know that Sheridan Smith was born in Epworth in 1981?
How much of this did you know already? Let us know if we’ve missed any of your favourite facts in the comments!
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