History

The Methodist Church of Great Britain Archives and Research Centre The Methodist Church of Great Britain Archives and Research Centre- The official archives and contains a vast collection of material from the Methodist Church including John and C… Wesley Cottage Wesley Cottage- Trewint, Cornwall. The story of this national monument of rooms built for John Wesley to stay in when he preached in the area. Events and opening times. Mow Cop Mow Cop- An account of the origins of Primitive Methodism in this village. Includes history, Hugh Bourne, William Clowes, churches and centenary. The Wesley Historical Society The Wesley Historical Society- Dedicated to the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesleys and development of the Methodist movement. Overvi… REWLACH REWLACH- North Staffordshire Methodism heritage archive centre. Introduction, map, various articles including genealogy and church historical notes, notice board and contact. Methodism in the Isle of Man Methodism in the Isle of Man- History of and links to Manx Methodism. Mount Zion Chapel, Halifax Mount Zion Chapel, Halifax- Bradshaw, Halifax. Oldest surviving New Connexion chapel which houses the Horace Hird Collection of Methodist Ceramics. History, news open days and ser… Billy Bray Memorial Trust Billy Bray Memorial Trust- Memorial at Baldhu, Cornwall to the Cornish tin mining Methodist evangelist. Biography, forthcoming events, history of Three Eyes chapel, visitor inform… Epworth Old Rectory Epworth Old Rectory- The home of the Wesley's at Epworth, Lincolnshire. Information about how to visit this historic building and join the Friends group also house interior, the l… Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission- The Mother Church of World Methodism. Details of services, sermons, activities, the Museum of Methodism and John Wesley's House. New Room Bristol New Room Bristol- The oldest Methodist chapel in the world (1739), John Wesley's Chapel, Bristol. Overview, worship, friends, shop, visits, events, library and history. Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum of Primitive Methodism- Housed in the old primitive Methodist Chapel of Englesea Brook, Crewe, Cheshire. Overview, local history, Victorian religi… Charter of Abbey of Cluny Charter of Abbey of Cluny- From the Medieval Sourcebook. The Cistercians in the Languedoc and medieval France The Cistercians in the Languedoc and medieval France- An introduction to the development of the Cistercian Order, and its role in the Cathar Crusades of the thirteenth century. Cistercian Order Of The Common Observance Cistercian Order Of The Common Observance- A history of the Cistercian Order founded in 1098. Cluny, Congregation of Cluny, Congregation of- The earliest reform, which became practically a distinct order, within the Benedictine family. Dominicans and Black Friars Dominicans and Black Friars- A set of short essays on the Dominicans from the BELIEVE website. Francis Parkman & the Jesuits of North America Francis Parkman & the Jesuits of North America- An examination of the historical coverage the Jesuits received in North America. By John Carrigg, Professor of History at Francisca… Spirituals Spirituals- A general term denoting several groups of Friars Minor, existing in the second half of the thirteenth and the beginning of the fourteenth centuries, who, in opposition… Franciscan Views on Papal and Royal Sovereignty Franciscan Views on Papal and Royal Sovereignty- An essay contending that the Franciscans had a vital role in promoting Papal authority. Franciscan Order Franciscan Order- An article on the history of the Franciscan order and its role within the Catholic church. From the Catholic Encyclopedia. The Franciscan Experience The Franciscan Experience- A course on the origins of the Franciscan order. The Popes and the Eastern Rites The Popes and the Eastern Rites- Short sketches of various Popes' relationships with the Eastern rites. By Allen Maloof. The Catechism of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America The Catechism of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America- Published in Raleigh, North Carolina, by the Office of the Church Intelligencer, 1862. Repub… The Oxford Movement and the 19th-Century Episcopal Church The Oxford Movement and the 19th-Century Episcopal Church- An article about the origins of the Anglo-Catholic revival within the Episcopal Church, by Larry Crockett. The Canadian Encyclopedia: Anglicanism The Canadian Encyclopedia: Anglicanism- A history of Anglicanism in Canada, including its modern form. Pioneer Work in Algoma, by Eda Green Pioneer Work in Algoma, by Eda Green- Published in 1915. Memoir of the Life and Episcopate of Edward Feild, D.D. Memoir of the Life and Episcopate of Edward Feild, D.D.- Feild was Bishop of Newfoundland, 1844-1876. This book was written by the Rev. H.W. Tucker, M.A. in 1877. Life of Robert Machray Life of Robert Machray- Written by Robert Machray. Published in 1909. Project Canterbury: Canadian Resources Project Canterbury: Canadian Resources- An archive of historical information about the Anglican church.