Lancaster in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Quaker Meeting House

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Quaker Meeting House Marker

Inscription. There has been a Meeting House on this site since 1677. The original building was replaced and enlarged in 1708 and forms the core of the present Meeting House, making it Lancaster's second oldest place of worship after the Priory Church. It was there that George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, preached in 1652 and was stoned through the streets by a hostile mob who objected to his challenging of established religious practices.

Today Quaker Meetings for Worship are regularly held in this building; it is also used by a large number of community groups.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.

Location. 54° 2.89′ N, 2° 48.379′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, England, in Lancashire. It is at the intersection of Meeting House Lane and Wheatfield Street, on the right when traveling west on Meeting House Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23a Meeting House Ln, Lancaster, England LA1 1TX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Only for Conscience Sake (1652- ) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ticket's Please! (1792-1851) (within shouting distance of this marker); Luck to Loyne (1086- ) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pioneer Line (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fruits of the mind (1887 - ) (about 180 meters away); Window to your soul (1750-1982) (about 180 meters away); Lancaster Castle (about 180 meters away); Charles Dickens (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Quaker Meeting House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.