Agnes Bulmer

Her work Messiah's Kingdom is thought to be the longest epic poem ever written by a woman, and took over nine years to complete.

She attended the City Road Chapel, and remained a member of the society until her death.

[3] The family was middle class, and Bulmer's education provided her access to literature, which she reportedly enjoyed.

He was financially successful and popular within the church, and other non-church related local communities.

[3] The couple socialized frequently, and were acquainted with prominent Methodists including Adam Clarke, Joseph Benson, Jabez Bunting, and Richard Watson.

She was involved in social activities, including the Ladies Working Society, and also did visits at hospitals and with the poor.

During this period she worked on Bible stories for children, which were published as Scripture Histories.

She entered into a deep period of mourning, and wrote a lot of poetry related to death.

[3] Her children's biblical stories, Scripture Histories, were regularly published in Methodist publications.