John Wesley (1703-1791) was a minister in the Church of England and the founder of Methodism.

Theologically, Wesley emphasized free will along with predestination and faith along with works. Spiritually, he encouraged a life of prayer, Bible study, and charity work. Today, there are as many as 70 million Methodists worldwide.

On Aldersgate Street in London is a bronze memorial Methodist Flame and plaque (1981) commemorating John Wesley's conversion experience on this site on May 24, 1738. Wesley described his conversion in his journal:

Wesley's description of his experience is reproduced from the first edition of journal onto the memorial.

Quick Facts on the Aldersgate Flame

Site Information
Names:	Aldersgate Flame · John Wesley's Conversion Place Memorial
Categories:	monuments; Protestant heritage sites
Faiths:	Methodism
Status:	monument
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	51.517675° N, 0.096264° W
Address:	London, England
Lodging:	View hotels near the Aldersgate Flame

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

More Information

• Map of Wesley Sites in London - Wesley's Chapel
• Methodist Heritage in Southern England - Methodist Heritage
• Photos of the Aldersgate Flame - here on Sacred Destinations