George Whitefield Preaching in Bolton, June 1750

Image credit: Bolton Library & Museum Services, Bolton Council

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This painting depicts the historic moment when Whitefield preached one of his most moving sermons, close to Halliwell, Bolton in June 1750. Whitefield in contemporary accounts was held to be the founder of Methodism rather than John Wesley. He was also possibly the first modern celebrity and people flocked to hear his rousing sermons.

Bolton Museum and Art Gallery

Bolton

Title

George Whitefield Preaching in Bolton, June 1750

Date

1863

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 130 x W 180 cm

Accession number

BOLMG:1917.3.HITW

Acquisition method

gift from William Hesketh Lever, 1917

Work type

Painting

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