The ‘stump bed’ is typical of the time and currently on show in the Best Chamber.
The holes show where ropes would have supported the straw mattress.
This ‘Bolton Quilt’ shown was made by the Bolton sisters of Oxford, with whom John stayed on his travels.
‘My Favourite Room’ by Keith Drakes - Guide 'In Jeffreys Chamber we ask
1800
This wonderful portrait of Samuel Wesley is part of our collection and is
‘My favourite item’ by Sarah Friswell - Chair of Trustees ‘When I visit
‘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.”
