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 Sarah Friswell - Chair of Trustees ‘When I visit
The ‘stump bed’ is typical of the time and currently on show in
A flatback of John Wesley A flatback figure of John Wesley preaching from
‘My favourite item’ by Kate Close - Guide 'The single object in the
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.”
