Quaker Meeting House

Maldon Quaker Meeting House.
How local Quakers changed society

Our exhibition this year is about the life of George Fox and other Local Quakers who made a difference to society.

400 years since George Fox was born. He started the Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers because they used to sometimes ‘quake’ before ministering.
The movement began in Lancashire and was spread around the world by early Quakers who suffered greatly, some losing their lives- because they were non-conformist. They were persecuted by the English authorities and by other countries too. Some early missionaries to the America were hanged. Other countries were courteous and listened to them and engaged with them.

Quakers stood up for what they believed in. From those early beginnings, standing up against the English authorities, to more modern times when many were conscientious objectors, Quakers were often in the forefront of social movements.
It was a local man, - Eric Baker who , with others founded Amnesty International. There are many others, less known but influential, nevertheless.

Come and see our exhibition and have a look around the Meeting House.

The building is over 200 years old, has a few architectural features including a listed interior, and a peaceful atmosphere. Come and look at the exhibition and sit in the silence.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

10am- 4 pm

Sunday 08 September:

12 pm to 4 pm

Location & directions

Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

Directions:

Walk down the High Street and turn left at the Rose and Crown Pub, down Butt lane. Maldon Quaker Meeting House is on the right about 100 yards down the road. Coming from Butt Lane Car park it is opposite the bottom entrance, a bit to the right. A large brick building.

Contact on day:

Laura Fulcher

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

There is a pleasant garden to sit in at the front of the building.

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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