Historical Methodist plaque reinstalled

A plaque commemorating the location of the first Methodist church in Winchester has been installed on the Silver Hill side of Kings Walk. The church opened in 1785 with a ceremony conducted by Rev. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Though later sold and repurposed, it remained a place of worship until 1865 and was ultimately demolished in 1970. Mayor of Winchester Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith, Superintendent of the Methodist Circuit Rev. Peter Rayson, and Leader of Winchester City Council Cllr Martin Tod unveiled the newly restored plaque, celebrating Winchester’s rich history.