On display up the Queen Anne style staircase we have a large print of an original painting by Henry Parker-Leigh, depicting the fire which destroyed most of the house on 9th February 1709.
John was rescued from the burning house at the last minute by neighbours. In Susanna’s words: “a brand plucked from the burning”
The modern representation of the fire picture.
‘My favourite item’ by Kate Close - Guide 'The single object in the
During restoration of the kitchen area, completed in 2013, a void was discovered
We are proud to have an extensive and wonderful collection of books safely
The ‘stump bed’ is typical of the time and currently on show in
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.”
