Allendale Historic Quaker Meeting House

Built in the plain Quaker style the Meeting House reflects the quiet simplicity of the Quaker tradition. Visitors will be able to talk to local Quakers about the history of the building and the Quaker families who built it, many of whose names are recorded on the simple stones in the adjacent burial ground. There has been a continuous Quaker presence in the Allen Valleys from the 17th century and the Meeting House is still in regular use with a Meeting for Worship held every Sunday. The first Meeting House on the site was built in 1690, rebuilt in 1735 and rebuilt again in 1860 to accommodate a growing congregation. The customary layout of the interior with its Minister's gallery and Elders bench, and wooden screens separating the two halves of the building exemplify the traditional forms of Quaker worship. Quakers played an important part in the lead mining industry of the North Pennines and the 2026 Open Day links with National Landscape North Pennine's Land of Lead and Silver events being held across the area.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Society of Friends Quakers, Allendale Quaker Meeting House, Wooley Burn Foot, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9NE

Directions:

From the centre of Allendale walk down to the bridge over the River East Allen at Bridge End and turn left. the Meeting House is on the left. As there is no parking close to the Meeting House it is best to park in the village or travel by Go North east bus service 688 from Hexham, every two hours.

Contact on day:

David Penn

Telephone number:

+447717750924

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Information and books explaining Quaker links to the Lead and Silver mining heritage will be available as well as a wide selection of second hand books.

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