Championing the history of Kingswood

Non-Conformists in Kingswood

Learn why John Wesley and George Whitfield came to Kingswood to preach Christianity to the local people
Location
Museum
Era
Georgian
Availability
During museum hours

Learn why John Wesley and George Whitfield came to Kingswood to preach Christianity to the local people. Why did rich boot & shoe manufacturers give money to build small chapels?

“George Whitfield invited John Wesley to Hanham Mount and from here the germ of the methodist movement began.”

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Visit the hidden historical gem of Kingswood & South Gloucestershire

Join us for a family day out, get lost in a grotto, and discover some of the local legends of Kingswood.

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