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Friends Meeting House Collection

Step back in time and explore the rich history of the Friends Meeting House in Stockton, County Durham, a place where the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Society of Friends, Friends Meeting House opened in 1814, Stockton, County Durham

Society of Friends, Friends Meeting House opened in 1814, Stockton, County Durham. 1st March 1977. For Sale

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Cromwell and Fox meeting (engraving)

Cromwell and Fox meeting (engraving)
8641270 Cromwell and Fox meeting (engraving) by Williams, Samuel (1788-1853); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell and Fox meeting)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Swarthmoor Hall, the Home of George Fox, the Quaker (b/w photo)

Swarthmoor Hall, the Home of George Fox, the Quaker (b/w photo)
8649071 Swarthmoor Hall, the Home of George Fox, the Quaker (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swarthmoor Hall, the Home of George Fox)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: A Quaker's meeting

A Quaker's meeting
3330055 A Quaker's meeting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Quaker's meeting. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Col. David Barclay

Col. David Barclay
3330060 Col. David Barclay; (add.info.: Engraving of Col. David Barclay (1610-1686) of Mathers, St Cyrus, Kincardineshire in Scotland, was 1st Laird of Urie near Stonehaven, Kincardineshire

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: A Quaker's meeting

A Quaker's meeting
3330058 A Quaker's meeting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Quaker's meeting. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: A Quaker husband and wife on their way to a meeting

A Quaker husband and wife on their way to a meeting
3330056 A Quaker husband and wife on their way to a meeting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Quaker husband and wife on their way to a meeting. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)

William Penn, c.1820 (engraving)
8698407 William Penn, c.1820 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: History. USA. The quaker William Penn with native americans, Pennsylvania)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670074 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: A Quaker's meeting

A Quaker's meeting
3330054 A Quaker's meeting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Quaker's meeting. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Chained Bible and Fox's Chair (b/w photo)

Chained Bible and Fox's Chair (b/w photo)
8651399 Chained Bible and Fox's Chair (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chained Bible and Fox's Chair)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain

The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain
5668959 The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain; (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) about his excursion to the Holy Land

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Arch Street Friends Meeting House, Philadelphia, Pa. c1908. Creator: Unknown

Arch Street Friends Meeting House, Philadelphia, Pa. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Arch Street Friends Meeting House, Philadelphia, Pa. c1908

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Quaker Quality, cigar label (chromolitho)

Quaker Quality, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154138 Quaker Quality, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quaker Quality, cigar label)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Jordanes, the Meeting House of the Society of Friends, Buckinghamshire (engraving)

Jordanes, the Meeting House of the Society of Friends, Buckinghamshire (engraving)
7179154 Jordanes, the Meeting House of the Society of Friends, Buckinghamshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jordanes)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: First Friends Meeting House, Burlington, New Jersey (engraving)

First Friends Meeting House, Burlington, New Jersey (engraving)
7185831 First Friends Meeting House, Burlington, New Jersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Friends Meeting House, Burlington, New Jersey, USA)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Quaker (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Quaker (engraving)
7197301 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Quaker (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quaker)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: A Quaker Wedding, Marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends

A Quaker Wedding, Marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends Meeting House
1054571 A Quaker Wedding, Marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends Meeting House, Torquay (engraving) by English School

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: Friends Meeting House, Rochdale, attended by Mr John Bright (engraving)

Friends Meeting House, Rochdale, attended by Mr John Bright (engraving)
1055519 Friends Meeting House, Rochdale, attended by Mr John Bright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friends Meeting House, Rochdale)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: The late Mr John Bright (engraving)

The late Mr John Bright (engraving)
1626362 The late Mr John Bright (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr John Bright)

Background imageFriends Meeting House Collection: View of the Quakers Meeting House on Redcross Street, Southwark, London, 1825. Artist

View of the Quakers Meeting House on Redcross Street, Southwark, London, 1825. Artist
View of the Quakers Meeting House on Redcross Street, Southwark, London, 1825



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Step back in time and explore the rich history of the Friends Meeting House in Stockton, County Durham, a place where the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, have gathered since 1814. This historic building, adorned with Quaker simplicity and quality, has stood the test of time, much like the iconic Quaker cigar label from the past. Journey through history with engravings of Friends Meeting Houses in Buckinghamshire, Burlington, New Jersey, and Rochdale, each reflecting the unique character and enduring spirit of this faith. Witness the Quaker way of life through the marriage of Miss Margaret Sophia Bright and Dr John Theodore Cash at the Friends Meeting House in Torquay. Delve deeper into the Quaker story with engravings of influential figures like John Bright and Elizabeth Fry, who dedicated their lives to social reform and the betterment of their communities. Discover the Quaker belief in equality and peace as you explore the history and legacy of these remarkable places of worship.