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.
During restoration of the kitchen area, completed in 2013, a void was discovered
A flatback of John Wesley A flatback figure of John Wesley preaching from
The ‘stump bed’ is typical of the time and currently on show in
‘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
