Northern Primitive Methodism: Record of the Rise and Progress of the Circuits in the Old Sunderland District (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William M. Patterson

9780331686142: Northern Primitive Methodism: Record of the Rise and Progress of the Circuits in the Old Sunderland District (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331686147 ISBN 13: 9780331686142

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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How a movement began and grew across the Sunderland District

This historical account traces the rise and progress of Primitive Methodism in the old Sunderland area, from early camp meetings on Mow Cop to the rich network of circuits across Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland, and beyond. It weaves together dramatic events, local recollections, and portraits of pioneering congregations and preachers, presenting a living record of faith, community, and revival.

This edition compiles the story of the English Border Counties’ influence on Primitive Methodism, offering vivid scenes, biographical sketches, and the ongoing impact of these circuits on towns and villages. Readers will encounter the people, places, and milestones that shaped a movement.

Grounding in the origins and spread of camp meeting Methodism and its transformation into Primitive Methodism.
Profiles of influential figures and long‑standing circuits across the region.
Stories of chapel openings, revivals, and the evolution of local communities.
A world of local color, from coastal villages to the heart of border towns, linked by shared faith.

Ideal for readers of regional religious history, 19th‑ and 20th‑century British Methodism, and anyone curious about how faith communities shaped local life over generations.

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