During restoration of the kitchen area, completed in 2013, a void was discovered behind the plaster to the left of the fire.
In the void some interesting items were found, a cast iron object, twisted twigs and an old shoe.
Above and to the right of the fire in the chimney breast some charred wood still remained.
The ‘stump bed’ is typical of the time and currently on show in
'My favourite item' by Keith Abel - Guide 'My favourite object in the
A flatback of John Wesley A flatback figure of John Wesley preaching from
‘My favourite item’ by Sarah Friswell - Chair of Trustees ‘When I visit
Epworth Old Rectory,
1 Rectory Street, Epworth,
North Lincolnshire
DN9 1HX
01427 872268
vcm@epwortholdrectory.org.uk
MISSION STATEMENT OF EPWORTH OLD RECTORY
“Setting, developing and maintaining the vision and mission of the Old Rectory as a place of Christian pilgrimage, learning and inspiration for all; a museum dedicated to the influence of the Wesley family on faith, social justice, worldwide Methodism and all people today, whether they are of any religion or none.”
