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06 Jun 2013
London’s Museum of Methodism undergoes £1.4m revamp
The Museum of Methodism has re-opened to the public in london following a major redevelopment.
Situated in the crypt of Wesley’s Chapel, the museum showcases the story of methodism’s influence on Britain and the globally.
Architects John McAslan & Partners and designers Barker Langham worked on the project which will open in two phases.
The first phase is now open and includes three of the six planned permanent displays.
The Warmed Heart exhibition tells the story of methodist movement founder John Wesley’s conversion. His Field Bible is one of the objects on display in a contemplative space.
Mr Wesley’s New Chapel display traces the history of Wesley’s Chapel using a series of maps of Finsbury and Islington, the earliest of which dates to 1746.
The final new exhibition in phase one is Connecting the Connexion, which illustrates John’s Wesley’s visionary organisational system of Methodist societies, classes and bands. Exhibits include a range of membership tickets and a print of Francis Asbury, whose enthronement as a bishop in the United States sealed Methodism’s separation from the Church of England.
The remaining displays will open in November when second phase is expected to be completed.
Highlights include a new audio-visual presentation and the latest technology, including tablet computers, provides interactive access to major archival documents, such as John Wesley’s sermons and Charles Wesley’s hymns.
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