William Grimshaw: The Perpetual Curate of Haworth

By Simon Ross Valentine

In eighteenth century England the Evangelical Revival took place mainly under the preaching of John and Charles Wesley, and George Whitefield. But as well as these famous, well known figures, there were many other preachers and workers who aided the Wesley's in establishing Methodism throughout the British Isles. One of those unsung heroes was the Rev William Grimshaw, the perpetual curate of Haworth in Yorkshire. Grimshaw (1708-1763), undergoing an evangelical conversion experience whilst serving as an Anglican clergyman in Todmorden, took up a Church position at nearby Haworth and became one of the most important revival preachers in the north of England. Charismatic, if not eccentric, this evangelist, dubbed "Mad Grimshaw" due to his fiery preaching style, travelling and preaching throughout the northern counties, was the main figure establishing a circuit of well regulated religious groups known as the "Great Haworth Round". His life not only provides a picture of an 18th century revivalist but it also gives insight into the lives of other, lesser known revival preachers, such as Benjamin Ingham and John Bennet. This booklet presents an informative bite size introduction to Grimshaw's life, an excellent read for anyone interested in Methodism or revival history, and for any visitor to Haworth and Grimshaw's church.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 179162880X
• ISBN13: 9781791628802
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 8.0"