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Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission

John Wesley, founder of the Methodist church, laid the foundation stone, preached here and is buried behind the chapel. The site also contains the Museum of Methodism.

Address: 49 City Rd, EC1Y 1AU
Hours: Museum: Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM; Sun noon-1:45PM
Price: Free (donations welcome)
Website: wesleyschapel.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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