Downham Market Quaker Graveyard
Quaker Cemetery, 71 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DW
Behind the former Quaker Meeting House on Priory Road, the modest Quaker Burial ground is enveloped by trees and shrubs offering a peaceful retreat from the bustle of town life and space to reflect on the town’s rich spiritual history. Established in 1800 and active until 1899, this modest plot serves as a testament to the values of the Religious Society of Friends - commonly know as Quakers.
A Friends Meeting House was established in Downham Market as long ago as 1701 but ceased to be used by 1796. The subsequent revival was due to Zacchary Clarke of the White House at Ryston End and the Meeting House re-opened in 1815. His daughters married two brothers named Doyle and their gravestones can be found here. Zacchary also opened a school for young boys in the present Dial House in Railway Road.
Visitors are asked to approach with respect, honouring the legacy of those interred and the principles they upheld.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Quaker Cemetery, 71 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DW
- Directions:
- The graveyard is to the rear of the Salvation Army Hall on Bridge Street and may be accessed via Priory Road or Bridge Street
- Contact on day:
- Christine Austin
- Telephone number:
- +441355384428
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Take Care, grass area is uneven in places ..facilities in adjacent Salvation Hall
Additional information
The ground in the graveyard is uneven in places. Please respect the graveyard
