The term 'Methodist' was originally used to mock Wesley and his colleagues before coming into normal use
Christopher Hopper worked as a waggoner leading coal trucks to the Tyne before becoming an influential evangelist
Education, of adults and children, was seen by Methodists as beneficial. The Westgate Book Society did not close until 2002
Early Methodist preachers travelled on foot and on horseback through all weathers
Joseph Russell Race went to China as a missionary, and although not a doctor tried also to meet the great need for medical treatment - stitched by Sally
Maureen carefully researched Beau Nash's costume and replicated a frock coat from the correct era
Susan stitched our Asbury panel in Long Island, USA, where Francis Asbury himself preached near this paper mill
Work in progress: Jacqui uses simple lines to contrast with luscious texture in this panel showing John Wesley's first visit to High House Chapel
