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Norwich Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EW

  • 07 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

This Grade II listed neoclassical building built in 1826 has connections with the notable Gurney family and was designed by architect John Patience. It is still used by more than 80 community groups and for Quaker worship, every Sunday and Wednesday.

Norwich Quakers

Norwich Quakers

Meeting House

Quakers first met on this site on Upper Goat Lane in the 1670s. In 1700 there were probably 500 Quakers in Norwich. Norwich has always been an important Quaker centre. In the early part of the nineteenth century, when the present meeting house was built, Norfolk Quakers like Joseph Gurney, his sister Elizabeth Fry and their Anglican brother-in-law Thomas Buxton were nationally conspicuous social reformers. For both these reasons, the Goat Lane Meeting House has exceptional historical value. The Norwich Quaker Meeting House will be open all day to visitors, there will also be a talk between 2pm,and 3pm, in the large meeting room, entitled ''Thinking about God: a personal view''. All are welcome to attend.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Quaker Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EW

Contact on day:
Toby Matthews
Telephone number:
+447876213512

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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