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Vols. 1 - 5 (1897 - 1906)
Vols. 6 - 10 (1907 - 1916)
Vols. 11 - 15 (1917 - 1926)
Vols. 16 - 20 (1927 - 1936)
Vols. 21 - 25 (1937 - 1946)
Vols. 26 - 30 (1947 - 1956)
Vols. 31 - 35 (1957 - 1966)
Vols. 36 - 40 (1967 - 1976)
Vols. 41 - 45 (1977 - 1986)
Vols. 46 - 50 (1987 - 1996)
Vols. 51 - 55 (1997 - 2006)
Vols. 56 - 60 (2007 - 2016)
Vols. 61 - (2017 - )
 
Index Vols. 1 - 30
Index Vols. 31 - 50
Bibliography of Methodist Historical Literature, 1974-2011 View in PDF format pdf
Vol. 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40

Volume 36 (1967/68)

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On-line Resource "Editorial," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 1.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Daniel Isaac and Jabez Bunting, " Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 2-6.
On-line Resource E.A. Rose, "The First Methodist New Connexion Chapels," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 7-15.
On-line Resource Michael S. Edwards, "The Resignation of Joseph Rayner Stephens," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 16-21.
On-line Resource Donald M. Grundy, "A History of the Original Methodists (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 22-27.
On-line Resource "News from our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 28-29.
On-line Resource "Cures for the Itch: An Unpublished Wesley Letter," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 30.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 31.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1161. Samuel Wesley's first residence in Lincolnshire. 1162. Pirated editions of Wesley's Hymns," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.1 (Feb. 1967): 32.
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On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, "Charles Wesley's Engagement: Light from Unpublished Letters," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 33-35.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Ordinations in Methodism, 1791-1836," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 36-40.
On-line Resource G.B. Hindle, "A Venture in Charity, 1791-1803," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 41-48.
On-line Resource Donald M. Grundy, "A History of the Original Methodists (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 49-58.
On-line Resource William Leary, "An Epworth Circuit Society Book," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 59-60.
On-line Resource William Parkes & John A. Newton, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 61-63.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1163. The Wesleys of Lyme Regis. 1164. Cards with engravings of Chapels. 1165. The 'Magic Methodists' of Delamere Forest. 1166. James Crewfoot, the 'Forest Mystic'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.2 (June 1967): 63-64.
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On-line Resource Robert Currie, "A Micro-Theory of Methedist Growth," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 65-73.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Four Letters from Ebenezer Blackwell, Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 74-79.
On-line Resource Donald M. Grundy, "A History of the Original Methodists (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 80-85.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "George Baxter and Methodists," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 86-88.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 89.
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, John C. Bowmer & E. Dorothy Graham, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 90-91.
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"Notes and Queries: 1167. Academic Theses on Methodist History. 1168. Ordinations in Methodism, 1791-1836. 1169. The Revivalist Methodists. 1170. Information wanted about the Rev. Hugh Gilmore. 1171. Wesley Genealogy. 1172. Leeds Research," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.3 (Oct. 1967): 91-92.
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On-line Resource David A. Gowland, "Political Opinion in Manchester Wesleyanism, 1832-57," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 93-104.
On-line Resource Thomas Francis Glasson [1906-1998], "Jeremy Taylor's place in John Wesley's Life,"Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968):105-107.
On-line Resource A. Raymond George, "A Protestant Study of the Mass," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 108-109.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "John Wesley's First Marriage," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 110-111.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Ordinations in Methodism, 1791-1836," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 111-114.
On-line Resource Donald M. Grundy, "A History of the Original Methodist (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 115-118.
On-line Resource "News from our Branches,"Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 119-122.
On-line Resource "Irish Notes,"Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 123.
On-line Resource Leslie M. Wollen, "An ealy Bible Christian District Minute Book," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 124-126.
On-line Resource F.L. Harris, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 127.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1173. 'Revivalism and Social Reform'. 1174. Articles of Methodist Historical Interest. 1175. Methodism and Oliver Cromwell. 1176. Channel Islands Primitive Methodism," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.4 (Feb. 1968): 128.
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On-line Resource William C. Dowley, "Wesley and Social Care," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 129-131.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "John Wesley and William Green," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 132-133.
On-line Resource Bernard E. Jones, "Society and Church in Wesleyan Methodism, 1878-93," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 134-138.
On-line Resource William R. Davies, "John Fischer's Georgian Ordination and Madeley Curacy," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 139-142.
On-line Resource Donald M. Grundy, "A History of the Original Methodists (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 143-148.
On-line Resource Barry J. Biggs, "The First Methodist of Retford," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 149-152.
On-line Resource Frank Baker, "John Wesley and the Moravians of Fulneck," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 153-154.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Wesley's Last Days," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 155-156.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 157.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1177. Susanna's 'constraint'. 1178. Medals of Divines. 1179. A Wesley Table-cloth. 1180. Daniel Isaac and Jabez Bunting: a Postscript. 1181. Ordination in Methodism, 1791-1836. 1182. Centenary Tickets, 1839. 1183. Nestleton Magna," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.5 (June 1968): 158-160.
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On-line Resource John C. English, "The Cambridge Platonists in Wesley's 'Christian Library'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 161-168.
On-line Resource John Dunstan, "Billy and Alice Brammah, Partners in Ministry," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 169-177.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 178.
On-line Resource Frederick Jeffery, "Irish Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 179-180.
On-line Resource Donald M. Grundy, "A History of the Original Methodists (concluded)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 181-186.
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, Paul Ellingworth & John A. Vickers, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 187-188.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1184. The Japan Wesley Association. 1185. Boswell on Wesley's Sister. 1186. Articles of Methodist Historical Interest. 1187. Samuel Wesley's first residence in Lincolnshire. 1188. Centenary Tickets, 1839. 1189. Eayrs Essay Prizes. 1190. Original Methodists. 1191. John Grace and John Grant," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 36.6 (Oct. 1968): 189-192.

Volume 37 (1969/70)

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On-line Resource "Editorial," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 1.
On-line Resource A.R. Griffin, "Methodism and Trade Unionism in the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire Coalfield," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 2-9.
On-line Resource Geoffrey Rowell, "A Note on the History and Doctrine of the Burnham Society," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 10-16.
On-line Resource John H.S. Kent, "Methodism Divided," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 17-19.
On-line Resource Peter S. Richards, "Methodism and the Railway: the Story of Wolverton," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 20-24.
On-line Resource "News from our branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 25-27.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, John A. Newton & Maldwyn L. Edwards, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 28-30.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1192. Wesley Table-cloths. 1193. Rebecca Freeman, née Morgan. 1194. Our Branch Societies. 1195. MEthodist Class Meetings," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.1 (Feb. 1969): 31-32.
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On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Twenty-five Years (1943-68): I. The Work of the Wesley Historical Society," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 33-36.
On-line Resource John A. Newton, "Susanna Wesley (1669-1742): A Bibliographical Survey," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 37-40.
On-line Resource Horace Hird, "A Wesley Scent-Bottle," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 41-42.
On-line Resource Neil Dixon, "The Wesleys' Conversion Hymn," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 43-47.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "The Bibliography of the Bible Christians: A Supplement," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 48-49.
On-line Resource E.A. Rose, "The Evolution of the Circuit Plan," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 50-54.
On-line Resource A. Raymond George, John C. Bowmer, N. Allen Birtwhistle, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 55-56.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1196. John Wedgwood and Cheshire Primitive Methodism. 1197. Primitive Methodists and the Miners' Union. 1198. Free Churches in the Nineteenth Century. 1199. Portraits of Susanna Wesley. 1200. The Culford School Portrait of John Wesley. 1201. Methodism and Nineteenth-century Historiography," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.2 (June 1969): 57-60.
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On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Twenty-five Years (1943-68): II. Methodist Studies," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 61-66.
On-line Resource Pamela R. Horn, "Methodism and Agricultural Trade Unionists in Oxfordshire: The 1870s," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 67-71.
On-line Resource Frank Cumbers, "The Methodist Magazine: 1778-1969," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 72-76.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 77.
On-line Resource Frank Baker, "John Wesley's Introduction to William Law," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 78-82.
On-line Resource E.A. Rose, "The Methodist Denominational Pattern in Ashton-under-Lune, 1797-1914," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 83-85.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, Thomas Shaw & Michael J. Edwards, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 86-88.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1202. the Colman Collection. 1203. Information wanted about Rev. John Moore. 1204. Charles Wesley's Engagement. 1205. Primitive Methodism and the Mining Unions. 1206. G.B. Robson and the Covenant Service," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.3 (Oct. 1969): 89-92.
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On-line Resource George Lawton, "The Wesleys in the 'Orange Street Hymnal," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 93-98.
On-line Resource Horace Hird, "The mysterious Mr. Henshaw," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 99-100.
On-line Resource John C. English, "John Norris and John Wesley on the 'Conduct of the Understanding'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 101-104.
On-line Resource Frederick Jeffery, "Irish Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 105.
On-line Resource "News from our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 106-109.
On-line Resource Richard P. Heitzenwater, "John Wesley's Early Sermons," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 110-128.
On-line Resource Francis B. Westbrook [1903-1975], N. Allen Birtwhistle Paul Ellingworth, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 129-130.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1207. The Christian Methodist Church. 1208. The Graves Family and the Wesleys. 1209. Portrait of Susanna Wesley or.. 1210. Information wanted about Thomas Rankin," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.4 (Feb. 1970): 131-132.
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On-line Resource John T. Hughes, "The Story of the Leeds 'Non-com': The Reasons for the Secession," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 133-139.
On-line Resource George Lawton, "The Wesleys in the 'Orange Street Hymnal' (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 140-142.
On-line Resource Frederick Hunter, "John Wesley's introduction to William Law: A Comment," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 143-150.
On-line Resource N.J. Dunstan, "Methodist Enrolled Deeds at the Public Record Office, "Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 151-153.
On-line Resource Bryan S. Turner, "Discord in Modern Methoidism," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 154-159.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "Schedule of Methodist Buildings of Historical and/or Architectural Signficance," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 160-164.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "A New Wesley Letter," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 165-166.
On-line Resource J. Hamby Burton, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.5 (June 1970): 167-168.
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On-line Resource Leonard Brown, "William Clowes in the North of England, " Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 169-172.
On-line Resource Frank Baker, "John Wesley and William Law: A Reconsideration," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 173-177.
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, "George Whitefield after two hundred years," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 178-179.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 180-181.
On-line Resource George Lawton, "The Wesleys in the 'Orange Street Hymnal' (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 182-193.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw & Maldwyn L. Edwards, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 194-196.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1211. Academic Theses on Methodist History. 1212. Articles of Methodist Historical Interest. 1213. An Anti-Methodist Promissory Note," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 37.6 (Oct. 1970): 196.

Volume 38 (1971/72)

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On-line Resource "Editorial," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 1-2.
On-line Resource Janet Smith, "Archives and Methodism," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 3-7.
On-line Resource Michael N. Jackson, "God's Call Answered: The Story of Three Primitive Methodist Ministers," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 8-15.
On-line Resource Kenneth B. Garlick, "The Headingley Branch of the Wesleyan Theological Institution," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 16-20.
On-line Resource "News from our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 20-23.
On-line Resource Nicholas J.L. Lyons, "A Contemporary List of Methodists, 1743," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 24-26.
On-line Resource John H.S. Kent & Thomas Shaw, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 27-29.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1214. Links with Continental Methodists. 1215. Increased Subscriptions. 1216. New Zealand Methodism's 150 years. 1217. Thomas Rankin. 1218. Lady Rodd. 1219. The Methodist Philatelic Society," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.1 (May 1971): 29-32.
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On-line Resource Michael S. Edwards, "The 'Tuck Net' Controversy of 1824," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 32-41.
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, "Two Master Builders: The Relation of John Wesley and Francis Asbury," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 42-45.
On-line Resource Frederick Jeffery, "Irish Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 45.
On-line Resource Bernard G. Holland, "The Conversions of John and Charles Wesley and their place in Methodist Tradition," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 46-53.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 54-55.
On-line Resource Frank Baker, "Dr. Thomas Coke and Methodism in the Isle of Wight," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 56-59.
On-line Resource A. Raymond George, John D. Walsh & John A. Vickers, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 60-62.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1210. Pirated editions of Wesley's Hymns: a further note. 1221. Dating a Wesley Letter. 1222. A Poem on the Epworth Rectory Fire. 1223. MMS Missionary Records Project," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.2 (August 1971): 63-64.
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On-line Resource Bernard G. Holland, "The Conversions of John and Charles Wesley and their place in Methodist Tradition: II," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 65-71.
On-line Resource Horace Hird, "An unpublished Wesley Picture and Pitcher," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 72-74.
On-line Resource Neil Dixon, "James Montgomery in Methodist Hymnals," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 76-80.
On-line Resource A.B. Suckett, "John Wesley and the Greek Orthodox Bishop," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 81-87.
On-line Resource John A. Vickers, "News from America: The World Methodist Historical Society," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 88.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "The Diaries of R. Bennett Dugdale," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 89-92.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1224. A Wesley Table. 1225. The Methodist Magazine. 1226. 'The Secretary of the Conference'. 1227. Independent Methodist Historical Society. 1228. Academic Theses on Methodist History. 1229. John Wesley at the Market Cross. 1230. Drinking Healths," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.3 (Dec. 1971): 93-96.
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On-line Resource A.B. Sackett, "John Wesley and the Greek Orthodox Bishop (concluded)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 97-102.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "Wesley Prints on Pottery," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 103-105.
On-line Resource "News from Our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 106-109.
On-line Resource E. Ralph Bates, "Sarah Ryan and Kingswood School," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 110-114.
On-line Resource E.A. Rose, "The Renewal of the Covenant in the Methodist New Connexion," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 115-116.
On-line Resource John A. Vickers & John C. Bowmer, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 117.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1231. John Wesley in Pembrookeshire. 1232. 'The Secretary of the Conference'. 1233. Information wanted about Methodist School-chapels," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.4 (May 1972): 118-120.
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On-line Resource Leonard Brown, "Hugh Bourne - Born 3rd April 1772: A Bicentenary Reflection," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 121-126.
On-line Resource E. Ralph Bates, "'Here lies Captain Thomas Webb': An historic event at Bristol," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 127-130.
On-line Resource E.M. Hodgson, "Poetry in the Hymns of John and Charles Wesley," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 131-135.
On-line Resource Harold R. Bowes, "The Launching of of Methodism in Shetland, 1822," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 136-146.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "The Covenant Service in the Non-Wesleyan Tradition," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 147-148.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 149-151.
On-line Resource James H. Temple, "Walter Churchey," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 152-153.
On-line Resource Peter S. Richards, "Worship in a disused Railway-coach," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 154-155.
On-line Resource A. Raymond George, John C. Bowmer & Maldwyn Edwards, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 156-158.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1234. Camp Meeting Hymn-sheet. 1325. Primitive Methodism in America. 1236. A Nineteenth-century Methodist Cartoon. 1237. James Montgomery," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.5 (August 1972): 159-160.
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On-line Resource E.M. Hodgson, "Poetry in the Hymns of John and Charles Wesley (concluded)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.6 (Dec. 1972): 161-165.
On-line Resource Frederick Hunter, "Wesley: Separatist or Searcher for Unity?" Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.6 (Dec. 1972): 166-169.
On-line Resource David F. Clarke, "Another 'Son to Susanna(h)': Benjamin Ingram, 1712-72," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.6 (Dec. 1972): 170-176.
On-line Resource E.A. Rose, "The Methodist New Connexion in London, 1797-1907," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.6 (Dec. 1972): 177-187.
On-line Resource John A. Vickers, "Thomas Coke: Apostle of Methodism - Supplementary Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.6 (Dec. 1972): 188-190.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1238. World Methodist Historical Society: Regional Conference. 1239. R. Bennett Dugdale. 1240. Nineteenth-century Methodism viewed by recent writers. 1241. James Everett and Portraits of Dr. Adam Clarke," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 38.6 (Dec. 1972): 191-192.

Volume 39 (1973/74)

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On-line Resource "Editorial," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.1 (Feb. 1973): 1.
On-line Resource Geoffrey L. Fairs, "The Death of William Seward at Hay, 22nd October 1740," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.1 (Feb. 1973): 2-5.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge & Frank Baker, "Humorous Verses by Samuel Wesley," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.1 (Feb. 1973): 6-11.
On-line Resource Henry D. Rack, "The Decline of the Class-Meeting and the Problem of Church-Membership in Nineteenth-century Wesleyanism," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.1 (Feb. 1973): 12-21.
On-line Resource "News from our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.1 (Feb. 1973): 21-24.
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On-line Resource Richard E. MacMaster, "Thomas Rankin and the American Colonists," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.2 (June 1973): 25-33.
On-line Resource Michael R. Sheard, "Methodist Tract-Visiting Societies in the early Nineteenth Century," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.2 (June 1973): 34-40.
On-line Resource Nicholas J.L. Lyons, "Two Anti-Methodist Publications," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.2 (June 1973): 41-47.
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, John A. Vickers, J. Munsey Turner, Karl Zehrer, Thomas Shaw & Paul Ellingworth, "Book Reviews," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.2 (June 1973): 48-53.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1242. Walter Churchey. 1243. Bernard Dowdeswell: was he known to the Wesleys? 1244. Methodist Meetings registered as 'independent'. 1245. Joseph Salmon of Nantwich," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.2 (June 1973): 54-56.
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On-line Resource Arthur Bruce Moss, "Captain Thomas Webb Returns," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 57-60.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 61.
On-line Resource Colin P. Griffin, "Methodism in the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire Coalfield in the Nineteenth Century," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 62-72.
On-line Resource John T. Hughes, "The Story of the Leeds 'Non-Cons': Formation of the 'Wesleyan Protestant Methodists'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 73-76.
On-line Resource Bernard G. Holland, "'A Species of Madness': The Effect of John Wesley's Early Preaching," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 77-85.
On-line Resource A. Raymond George, Maldwyn L. Edwards, John C. Bowmer & Paul Ellingworth, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 86-88. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the current copyright holder]
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1246. Homorous Verses by Samuel Wesley: A Postscript. 1247. The United Reform Church History Society. 1248. 'Leaders' Seats' in Methodist Chapels. 1249. A Selective List of Local Preachers, 1743-89. 1250. John Bakewell. 1251. Mrs. Hannah Kilham. 1252. Letters of Samuel Wesley the Musician. 1253. United Methodist Ministers and their Circuits," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.3 (Oct. 1973): 89-96.
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On-line Resource A. Marion Banks, "Diary of a Birmingham Methodist," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.4 (Feb. 1974): 97-103.
On-line Resource Kenneth B. Garlick, "The Wesleyan Theological Institution: Hoxton and Abney House, 1834-42," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.4 (Feb. 1974): 104-112.
On-line Resource D. Colin Dews, "The Ecclesiastical Returns, 1851: A Study of Methodist Attendances in Leeds," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.4 (Feb. 1974): 113-116.
On-line Resource "News from our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.4 (Feb. 1974): 117-120.
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On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "Ordination in Wesleyan Methodism, 1791-1850," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 121-127.
On-line Resource Ralph Lowery, "The Western Theological Institution, Hoxton: A Further Study," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 128-136.
On-line Resource Nolan B. Harman, "John Wesley's Sunday Service and its American Revisions," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 137-144.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "An Unpublished Wesley Letter," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 144.
On-line Resource A. Marion Banks, "Diary of a Birmingham Methodist (concluded)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 145-148.
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, A. Raymond George & Thomas Shaw, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 149-150.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1254. District Archives: A Progress Report. 1255. World Methodist Historical Society Conference, Bristol, 1973. 1256. 'Leaders' Seats' in Methodist chapels. 1257. PM Commemorative Plates," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.5 (June 1974): 151-152.
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On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, "The Ordination Service in Wesleyan Methodism, 1791-1850," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 153-157.
On-line Resource A. Barrett Sackett, "John Wesley's Preferment in St. Daniel's Church, near Pembroke," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 158-165.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "Madlwyn Edwards, 1903-74: Methodist Preacher," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 166-167.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 168-169.
On-line Resource Charles W. Tyrell, "Methodist Vans: Gospel Heralds to the Villages," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 170-176
On-line Resource Maldwyn L. Edwards, John C. Bowmer, Geoffrey E. Milburn, John H.S. Kent, E.A. Rose & Thomas Shaw, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 177-182.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1258. World Methodist Historical Society Conference, 1973. 1259. Proceedings of the WMHS Bristol Conference. 1260. Wesleyan Theological Institution Governors. 1261. The Rev. Bennet Sherard Calcraft Kennedy. 1262. Life of Samuel Chadwick. 1263. Academic Thesis (Supplementary list). 1265. Sarah Kilham and Hannah Kilham. 1266. Winston Churchill and Methodism. 1267. Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin. 1268. The 'Minutes of Conference'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 39.6 (Oct. 1974): 183-188.

Volume 40 (1975/76)

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On-line Resource "Editorial," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 1.
On-line Resource Kenneth B. Garlick, "Ministers and Probationers of the Methodist Church: 'Hill's Arrangement'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 2-5.
On-line Resource John H. Weir, "Irish Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 6.
On-line Resource E. Ralph Bates, "John Wesley's first Preaching Sunday," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 7-16.
On-line Resource "News from Our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 17-20.
On-line Resource D. Dunn Wilson & John C. Bowmer, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 21-22.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1269. Captain Thomas Webb. 1270. Diary of Valentine Ward. 1271. Information wanted about the Shum Family. 1272. Charles Kingsley and John Wesley. 1273. An Unusual Wesley Plaque," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.1 (Feb. 1975): 23-24.
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On-line Resource Frank Baker, "John Wesley, Literary Arbiter: An Introduction to his use of the Asterisk," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 25-33.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "The Evolution of the Settle Circuit," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 34-44.
On-line Resource Kenneth B. Garlick, "Ministers and Probationers of the Methodist Church: 'Hill's Arrangement'," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 45-47.
On-line Resource F.L. Clark, "Anglican-Methodist Reunions: A Nineteenth-century Proposal," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 48-49.
On-line Resource H.H. Dunville & W.H. Chaloner, "Two Anonymous Nineteenth-century Books," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 50-53.
On-line Resource A. Skevington Wood [1916-1993], "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 54-55.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1274. Cachets used on Letters and Cards," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.2 (June 1975): 56.
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On-line Resource Victor N. Paananen, "Martin Madan and the limits of Evangelical Philanthropy," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 57-68.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "Our Doctrines," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 69-72.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 72-73.
On-line Resource Oliver A. Beckerlegge, "A Comparative Table of Methodist Doctrinal Statements," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 74-79.
On-line Resource Glanville J. Davies, "Evidence against John Wesley (c. 1636-70)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 80-84.
On-line Resource John A. Vickers, "World Methodist Historical Society Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 85.
On-line Resource John C. Bowmer, Thomas Shaw & Alfred A. Taberer, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 86-87.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1275. Preservation of local church and circuit records. 1276. Methodist History. 1277. Wesley Hymns In a new Hymn-book. 1278. The Birthday of the United Methodist Church (1907). 1279. The Centenary Hymn. 1280. Magistrate's Certificate. 1281. The Methodist Ancestry of Stanley Baldwin. 1282. Contemporary reports of John Wesley's preaching," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.3 (Oct. 1975): 88-92.
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On-line Resource Geoffrey C. Milburn, "Tensions in Primitive Methodism in the Eighteen-seventies," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 93-101.
On-line Resource A. Raymond George, "The Sunday Service," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 102-105.
On-line Resource John A. Thomas, "Liturgy and Architecture, 1932-60: Methodist Influences and Ideas," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 106-113.
On-line Resource E.A. Rose, "News from our Branches," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 114-117.
On-line Resource H.M. Pennant Lewis, "Welsh Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 117.
On-line Resource John A. Vickers, "World Methodist Historical Society Notes," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 118.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, John H.S. Kent & John C. Bowmer, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 119-122.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1283. Wesley or Cennick? 1284. Stanley Baldwin's Relatives. 1285. Wesley Hymns in non-Methodist collections. 1286. Methodist Postal Material Wanted," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.4 (Feb. 1976): 123-124.
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On-line Resource Donald S. Baker, "Charles Wesley and the American War of Independence," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.5 (June 1976): 125-134.
On-line Resource Geoffrey E. Milburn, "Tensions in Primitive Methodism in the Eighteen-seventies (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.5 (June 1976): 135-144.
On-line Resource Clive D. Field, "Bibliography of Methodist Historical Literature, 1974,"Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.5 (June 1976): 145-149.
On-line Resource J. Mansey Turner & John C. Bowmer, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.5 (June 1976): 150-152.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1287. Information wanted about James Caughey," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.5 (June 1976): 152.
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On-line Resource Richard P. Heitzenrater, "Mary Wesley's Marriage," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.6 (Oct. 1976): 153-163.
On-line Resource Thomas Shaw, "The Annual Meeting and Lecture," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.6 (Oct. 1976): 163-164.
On-line Resource Donald S. Baker, "Charles Wesley and the American War on Independence (continued)," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.6 (Oct. 1976): 165-182.
On-line Resource Philip O. Beale, "Archives and Postal History: A Warning," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.6 (Oct. 1976): 183-184.
On-line Resource John A. Vickers, John C. Bowmer & Thomas Shaw, "Book Notices," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.6 (Oct. 1976): 185-188.
On-line Resource "Notes and Queries: 1288. Hymn 386: its meaning and punctuation. 1289. Titles of the shorter Service-Books. 1290. Methodist Seceders in Preston," Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 40.6 (Oct. 1976): 189-192.

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