Epworth Old Rectory, Independent museum and Grade I listed building in Epworth, Great Britain.
Epworth Old Rectory is a Queen Anne style country house in England with restored brick architecture and period-accurate external features preserved throughout. The building contains multiple rooms furnished with 18th-century items and includes well-maintained gardens that reflect how the property looked when it was a family home.
The building was constructed in 1709 after a fire destroyed the original wooden structure and the family needed a new home. It served as a residence for Reverend Samuel Wesley, his wife Susanna, and their family for several decades.
The Methodist Church uses this place to remember John Wesley, who grew up here before founding a religious movement that influenced millions of people. Visitors can see the rooms where Wesley and his large family lived and learned.
The rectory is located in the village of Epworth and is easily accessible by car, with parking available nearby for visitors. The site is wheelchair accessible and offers a good route for exploring the various rooms and gardens.
Between December 1716 and January 1717, the house experienced documented unexplained events with mysterious sounds and phenomena. The family and neighbors reported these strange occurrences at the time, which were recorded in written accounts.
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