Historic houses · London
Statue of John Wesley
In or near City of London.
Statue of John Wesley — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nigel Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Statue of John Wesley is located in Islington, London, with the postcode EC1Y 1AU. The nearest railway station is Old Street, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Statue of John Wesley is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Statue of John Wesley is part of a historical site that includes Wesley's Chapel and John Wesley's House, which was his home for over a decade. The Museum of Methodism located here explores the history of Methodism and its impact on British society.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
A statue of John Wesley, an Anglican minister and theologian, by British sculptor John Adams-Acton is installed outside Wesley's Chapel, along City Road, in Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom. The statue, created in 1891, is Grade II-listed. The 10 foot high granite pedestal on which the statue is located was the work of the Methodist architect Elijah Hoole.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5237, -0.0872
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1Y 1AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1891
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am - 4pm; last entry to the House at 2.45pm
- Official site
- www.wesleysheritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q21286535 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Statue of John Wesley, Shoreditch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of John Wesley?
- Statue of John Wesley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1Y 1AU), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Statue of John Wesley?
- Statue of John Wesley — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Statue of John Wesley?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1Y 1AU.
- When was Statue of John Wesley built?
- Built or established in 1891.
- Who owns Statue of John Wesley?
- Statue of John Wesley is owned by | accession =.
- Is Statue of John Wesley a listed building?
- Statue of John Wesley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Statue of John Wesley?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1Y 1AU.