Quaker Meeting House Hereford

Discover our interesting building which is in a passage off King Street in Hereford, within sight of the cathedral. Even people who have lived in the area for many years are surprised that we are here!

The Quakers have used this building for 203 years. Before this it was used for flannel manufacturing which was an 18th Century scheme to help the unemployed into work. Then it became the location of the ‘Friends First-Day Adult School’. Local Quakers were involved with this. People could attend here to learn to read and write as well as join in with a variety of activities. There were visiting speakers on a range of subjects, flower and vegetable shows, a savings bank and library facilities. This was a very welcome and popular service to the local community at a time when education was not available to all. The school continued into the 1950s.

We would be very interested if anyone has some information about this school. Perhaps a member of your family attended? Do come along and tell us about it.

We have a display board and information sheets that explain the history of the building.

You are welcome to have tea and cake in the garden - inside if wet.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1600

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Friends Meeting House, 21 King Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9BX

Directions:

We are close to the Cathedral. King Street leads from the Cathedral to the A49 ring road. Look out for the finger post which says Friends Meeting House and Doctors Surgery.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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