City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Bray's House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018
1. John Bray's House Marker
Adjoining this site
stood the house of
John Bray
Scene of
Charles Wesley's
Evangelical Conversion
May 21st 1738
Erected by City of London Corporation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1738.
Location. 51° 31.022′ N, 0° 5.886′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Little Britain just west of St Martin's-le-Grand, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Little Britain, City of London, England EC1A 7BT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Conversions of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley (within shouting distance of this marker); French Protestant Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Northumberland House (about 90 meters away); The Bull and Mouth Inn (about 90 meters away); Cooks Hall (about 90 meters away); The London Wall Walk - 21
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Also see . . .
1. John Bray's House (Methodist Heritage). "Site of the house owned by John Bray where Charles Wesley was converted on 21 May 1738 (and where John Wesley declared 'I believe' at about 10pm on 24 May). Both John and Charles Wesley lodged here from 1738 to 1739. John Bray had connections with the Moravians, and for a time his house served as a centre for early Methodist and Moravian activities." (Submitted on April 17, 2018.)
2. 1738 John & Charles Wesley Experience Conversions (Christian History Institute). (Submitted on April 18, 2018.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2018
2. John Bray's House Marker - Wide View, Looking West on Little Britain
The marker is visible here on the right side of the street, above the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
