history

One is known as the Founder of Methodism
John Wesley
his signature is on our original deeds

The other is known as the Father of American Methodism
Francis Asbury
he left Salisbury in 1771 and never returned to England

We are challenged that where they stood we now stand

Historical Dates

1738 John Wesley's first visit to Salisbury
1741 Westley Hall preached on Harnham Hill and at The Butts
1746  First Methodist groups met at Ditchampton & Greencroft Street
1750 John Wesley preaches in Greencroft Street shop
1759 New preaching House built in St Edmunds Church Street
1771 Francis Asbury was Superintendent
1780's Preaching by John Webb increased membership to 636 by 1789
1790 John Wesley preached in Salisbury for the last time
1791  On March 2nd Wesley died aged 88
1810 Old Church Street chapel demolished
1811  The new chapel was opened on June 26th
1835  Church Street chapel enlarged westwards
1882  School hall built at rear of chapel
1889 Windows in memory of Rev Tranter & Mr Truckle added.
1912 Young Peoples Institute built with a cash gift from Frank Snelgar
1930 Organ built by Peter Conacher costing £1,200
1932  Methodist Union
1984  Formation of Salisbury Methodist church (with Harnham& Dews Road)
1992 Re-opening of restored and new premises

HISTORY

Two came on horseback and preached in Salisbury.

We are challenged that where they stood we now stand