Primitive Methodist Chapel at Cefn
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Primitive Methodist Chapel at Cefn
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 10 Oct 2007
In 1808 the Methodist lay preacher, Hugh Bourne was expelled from the movement. Bourne and his 200 or so followers became known as Primitive Methodists. Bourne adopted the name from a statement that had been made by John Wesley in 1790: "I still remain a primitive Methodist." Bourne's followers were also called Ranters. Unlike the Wesleyan Methodists, the Primitive Methodists encouraged women evangelists. They also provided many leaders of the trade union movement in the late 19th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.687126
Longitude
-3.080178