George Fox 400th Anniverary Exhibition Curator's Talk

Quaker Tapestry Museum is celebrating the 400th Anniversary of George Fox’s birth with this year’s special exhibition Sing and Rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the Beginnings of Quakerism, including loans from Friends House and Swarthmoor Hall and reproductions from the State Papers at The National Archives.

Amid the background of the English Civil Wars, many groups began to reconsider the role of the established church in their religious lives. Sing and Rejoice explores this time of great turmoil and persecution, but also of change and hope for the future.

In this talk, Curator Francesca Vine will be looking at the broader historical context behind the exhibition, examining other petition entries from the State Papers at The National archives and looking at members of the Valiant Sixty in greater depth.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

1030-1130

Saturday 07 September:

1030-1130

Location & directions

Quaker Tapestry Ltd, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BH

Directions:

Quaker Tapestry Museum is very close to Kendal town centre. Just 2 minutes walk from the bus and 6 minutes walk from the train stations. Step-free access to the building is via the Stramongate entrance.

Contact on day:

Francesca Vine - 01539 722975

Telephone number:

+441539722975

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking is preferred, but not necessary. However, you can reserve your place and help give us advance notice of numbers by booking in ad

Booking website:

https://beyonk.com/uk/r5xp9x93/george-fox-400th-anniverary-exhibition-curator-s-talk-heritage-open-days?portal=true&theme=32B0A2

Alternative booking website:

https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/whats-on/

Accessibility details

We have a small car park on site which can be accessed from Stramongate. There is a disabled parking space available in the car park. When the car park is full Kendal’s multi-storey car park is 100 yards away from the museum.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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