Quaker Meeting Houses and architecture through the ages
Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD
Quaker architecture is not particularly famous but it may be said to reflect the outlook of the Society of Friends over the years.
At the beginning of the movement, in 1652, Friends met first on the moors in Lancashire and then in a barn or each other’s houses. Meetings were liable to be broken up by law enforcement officers or people unfriendly to non-conformists, so a familiar house provided some protection. As Quakers became more established they built Meeting Houses. They were always plain in order to adhere to the Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Equality, Truth and Justice.
They did however, move through different styles as Quaker outlooks changed throughout the centuries. Our exhibition hopes to show these differences.
Come and have a browse and enjoy some refreshments!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 14 September:
- 12 pm to 4 pm
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday 21 September:
- 12 pm -4 pm
Location & directions
Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD
- Directions:
- Opposite the bottom entrance to Butt Lane Car park. Red brick building set in burial ground.
- Contact on day:
- Laura Fulcher
- Telephone number:
- +447794145260
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Apart from the exhibition this gives a chance to come and look round the Quaker Meeting House and talk to the Quakers running the event.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
