Englesea Brook Englesea Brook Chapel is now a museum commemorating the turbulent birth of Primitive Methodism and "The Ranters", and in particular the lives of its founders, Hugh Bourne and William Clowes. For more information on the museum, please ring Stephen Hatcher on 01270 820836, or email engleseabrook-methodist-museum@supanet.com. For some interesting publications relating to the same subject, please click here The Museum and Chapel. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
Hugh Bourne, one of the first Primitive Methodist preachers. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
The first pulpit used by Hugh Bourne and other "Ranters". Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
Hugh Bourne's boot, cut away to relieve severe pain. It didn't stop him travelling the country, preaching as he went. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
Hugh Bourne's Spectacles Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
The interior of a Primitive Methodist chapel, complete with stove. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
The 1828 Pipe Organ. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
Cups and plates commemorating Hugh Bourne and William Clowes. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
More commemorative items. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
A Primitive Methodist Sunday School Banner. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
The Printing Press, used in the production of Methodist literature. Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
Hugh Bourne's grave Copyright © B.J.Taylor 2003
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