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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Quakers in Politics
« on: Tuesday 13 April 21 21:09 BST (UK)  »
The Quaker Family History Society is holding a free on-line Zoom meeting on Tuesday 20th April 2021 at 7p.m. BST (UTC+1)
with two talks on Quakers in Politics.

We are delighted to announce two very knowledgeable speakers ..
  • Kathryn Rix, ‘Petitioners, pioneering women, and parliamentarians: Quakers and the House of Commons in the nineteenth century’
  • Mark Frankel, ‘T. Edmund Harvey (1875-1955), politician of conscience’
The meeting will start at 7 pm BST, and each talk is expected to last between 30 and 40 minutes, with time for questions.
All are invited.
If you would like to attend please contact secretary@QFHS.co.uk to request the Zoom link giving your name and contact email
See https://qfhs.co.uk/public_html/events.htm

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Quaker Family History Society Autumn Mansfield Meeting
« on: Friday 11 October 19 22:55 BST (UK)  »
The finalised programme for our QFHS Mansfield One Day Meeting is now available on our website https://www.qfhs.co.uk under Events and below.

Great news, not only is the meeting going ahead but the cost per person is reduced to £7 and we have details of the two short talks in the afternoon.
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We are really lucky to have Tony Gibney from the Nottingham Building Society coming to talk about their founder Samuel Fox of Nottingham (1781-1868).
Our Chair, Oliver Pickering and his wife Janet, will tell us about John Edward Ellis of Hucknall (1841-1910) and his daughters.

QFHS invites you - to join them at their Mansfield and area Autumn One Day Regional Meeting
Saturday 9th November 2019
at
Friends Meeting House, Rosemary Street, Mansfield, Notts., NG19 6AB
Programme
10:30 Arrive - tea/coffee & biscuits
11:00   Welcome – QFHS Chair, Oliver Pickering
11:05 Mansfield Meeting House and the Meeting today - a Meeting member
11:15 The history of Quakers in Nottinghamshire, with reference to documents held
in the Nottinghamshire Archives - Richard Burman
(Richard is bringing some document copies for us to see)
12:15 Early Quakerism in Mansfield - Ralph Holt
13:00 Lunch (not provided, bring your own lunch ). Tea/coffee will be available.
13:45 Mansfield Quaker Trail (walking weather permitting) - Ralph Holt
15:00 Two short talks on Nottinghamshire Quakers:
Samuel Fox of Nottingham (1781-1868) – Tony Gibney
John Edward Ellis of Hucknall (1841-1910) and his daughters -  Oliver and Janet Pickering
16.00  Final discussion, tea/coffee, and depart.

Mansfield Friends Meeting House is at the Chesterfield Road end of Rosemary Street, next to the Baptist Church. Parking is available at the Meeting House. Bus station: 1/2 mile, station: 3/4 mile.
This meeting is open to all. You do not have to be a member. There is a small charge of £7 per person payable on the day. Please bring any family history documents you would like to share with others.

To let us know you are coming or for further details please email info@qfhs.co.uk
Hesitate no longer! Take the opportunity to be part of a great event!

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QFHS Autumn One Day Meeting - Mansfield Friends Meeting House, Notts. NG19 6AB, UK
- Saturday 9th November

. Save the date!


I'm delighted to tell you plans are well advanced for our QFHS Autumn One-day Meeting in Mansfield.
This is the less well known area pre 1652 where the young George Fox developed his embryonic Quaker movement.

We are privileged to have Ralph Holt, who developed the Mansfield Quaker Trail coming to tell us all about these early Quakers and , weather permitting, show us so something of the trail.
We are delighted Richard Burman from the Nottingham Library and Archives Service will be telling us about the Quaker records in the archives. He is bringing along some reproductions of these records for us to examine.
A couple of short talks are still to be finalised but we will learn something of
  • Samuel Fox who founded the Nottingham Building Society (no relation to George Fox) amongst other things.
  • John Edward Ellis of Hucknall, a Quaker Colliery Manager -a man of high ideals

If you have Quaker family connections with this area or these people and you would like to tell us about them , do get in touch.

As normal, bring your own sandwiches but tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided and the cost will be just £10 per person.

Here is the draft programme.
11:00 Welcome
11:05-11:15 Mansfield Meeting House and the Meeting today - a Meeting member
11:15-12:15 The history of Quakers in Nottinghamshire,
 with reference to documents held in the Nottinghamshire Archives - Richard Burman
12:15-13:00 Early Quakerism in Mansfield - Ralph Holt
13:00- 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:.45 Mansfield Quaker Trail (walking weather permitting) - Ralph Holt
Time to settle back
15:00 -15:40 talk tba
15:40 – 16:20 talk tba
16:20-16:30 Final discussion
Hope to see you there This meeting is open to all, you do not need to be a member but please let us know (info@qfhs.co.uk) you intend to come.
Further details and updates will be posted on our website qfhs.co.uk under Events

Kind Regards,


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The QFHS London meeting and AGM, is on June 8th
at Westminster Friends Meeting , 8 Hop Gardens off St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EH . This is just off Trafalgar Square and near Charring Cross and Leicester Square, so easy to get to.

- There is no charge for that meeting.
- All are welcome whether members or not so think of bringing a friend or two.
- You would be most welcome
See our website QFHS.co.uk under Events

We have an excellent programme starting with a video by Antony Barlow - ‘A Family of Friends'.
This is based on Antony’s family tree. He comes from a long line of eminent Quakers.
Besides the fascinating Quaker family detail, if like me, you are struggling to make an introduction to your own family tree in a format easy for your own family to follow, come and be inspired by this!
Tony will also speak about 'Three Remarkable Friends' his latest book & 'A Family of Friends'

Of great interest to all those with Quaker family connections is the talk by we have an excellent supporting programme starting with a video by Antony Barlow - ‘A Family of Friends'.
This is based on Antony’s family tree. He comes from a long line of eminent Quakers.
Besides the fascinating Quaker family detail, if like me, you are struggling to make an introduction to your own family tree in a format easy for your own family to follow, come and be inspired by this!
Tony will also speak about 'Three Remarkable Friends' his latest book & 'A Family of Friends'
Of great interest to all those with Quaker family connections is the talk by Lisa McQuillan from Friends House Library who will tell us of latest developments there. It is important to us to keep the excellent rapport we have with this library of central excellence.
The library is of eminent importance to Quaker family history
studies. For instance, those wishing to investigate post 1837 Quaker birth, marriage and burials, this library is the place to go. Here is a chance to learn more of this library and speak to Lisa.

The AGM business takes place early afternoon. We are looking for more members for Committee. As we can run these now over the internet by Skye, all those out in the wilds can take an active part. Even if you can't attend the AGM, do let us know if you are interested. We really could do with some help building a new website as the current one is tired and dated. We also need help with suggestions and with organising One Day Conferences .If you would like to see us in your area (sorry - of the UK only) then send your ideas.

After the AGM business early afternoon, we hope members will join in with something of interest from their own Quaker researches.
It doesn't have to be anything formal but if you have something of interest you would like to show us or talk about, please bring it along. These will be short 10 minute sort of sessions.
Our Secretary will tell us about his family history website.You will be amazed at the depth of information on this site. He leaves few stones unturned in discovering fascinating details about the families and their lives.
I have prepared a short powerpoint 'Lady L. - her legacy to us all'. This has a vague connection to my family.
To keep me to the time slot and stop me talking for England, please join in with your own short talk. Thank you.
Fuller details are available under Events on https://www.qfhs.co.uk
We would appreciate knowing who is coming so I don't understock the biscuits. Just email info@qfhs.co.uk.
Thanks.

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Quaker Family History Society
« on: Tuesday 09 April 19 22:25 BST (UK)  »
We meet at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday 11th May at Redlands Friends Meeting, Bristol for a day focusing on Quaker family history in the Bristol area.
The meeting is open to all but please book your place in advance to avoid disappointment.
   
We start with A History of the Redland Meeting by Roger Sturge.
Other talks are on
- JS Fry and Sons by Alan Freke
- The astonishing success of early Quakerism in Bristol.
   by Jonathan Harlow, UWE Regional History Centre
- Bristol Area Meeting's Library and Archive by Christine Tollerton, Bristol Area Meeting
- An Ancient Friend of good memory: the lives of John and Margaret Heale (d1683) and their family    by Stephen Bumstead, QFHS committee member
- The Yorkshire Quaker Joseph Wood (1750-1821) visits Bath and Bristol Friends.
   by Janet Pickering

There will be an opportunity to examine books and photographs in the Library,
   guided by Christine Tollerton
The Meeting closes at 16:30.

Lunch is not provided but tea/coffee will be available.
There is a charge of £10 per person, payable on the day
Please book your place in advance. Contact:   info@qfhs.co.uk
Further details are on our website under https://qfhs.co.uk/public_html/society/Bristol%20programme%20v3.pdf



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Quaker Family History Society Event - Ackworth School Autumn One Day Regional Meeting
On Saturday November 17th 2018
At the Music Centre, Ackworth School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF77LT
10:30 -17:00

Anyone interested can come (£10 charge to cover costs).
This event is proving popular. Let us know if you are coming please (book via email request to  info@qfhs.co.uk).

The day will include various talks (as below), tour of the school and an opportunity to view selected exhibits from the school archives.

Programme includes talks on :-
 Morning:-
  • 'A history of Ackworth School and the Flounders Institute' by Alexandra Collingwood - Head of History
  • 'John Hill - the First Superintendent of Ackworth School' by Philip Pawley a direct descendant
Lunch (not provided, please bring your own sandwiches. Tea/coffee available)
A tour of the school led by Heather Jones will follow lunch.

Afternoon talks are:-
  • 'Ackworth Archives' by Alexandra Collingwood
  • 'AOSA Calling' by Michael Hargreave
  • 'My Ackworth Ancestors and other related families' by Alison Tyas
There will be a final discussion with tea/coffee available before we depart

Ackworth School was immensely important to Quakers. The Governing Body is still accountable to Friends. It is located in the village of Ackworth, near Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

See our website www.qfhs.co.uk under the Events tab for the latest information
also follow us on our Facebook group -  group Quaker Family History Society
Looking forward to meeting you there

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Spring One Day Regional Meeting
On Saturday April 21st 2018
At Swarthmoor Friends Meeting House Barn, Meeting House Lane,  Ulverston LA12 9ND
10:30 -16:30

Anyone interested can come (small £5 charge).
There will be time after lunch for an introduction and tour of Swarthmoor Hall (hall admission extra, gardens free))
see our website www.qfhs.co.uk under events, for latest details.

Let us know if you are coming please ( by email to info@qfhs.co.uk)

Help Wanted:George Fox sent out the Valiant 60 in twos or threes  to preach in all parts of England, Scotland and Wales as well as in Europe and the American colonies. Were any of your ancestors one of the Valiant 60? Please get in touch and let us have details such as names, where they went and what happened to them or better still, arrange to tell us about them at our meeting. You would be most welcome. Our meetings are open to all.
See you there!

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Autumn One Day Regional Meeting
On Saturday October 14th 2017
At Sheffield Central Friends Meeting House, 10 St James Road, Sheffield S1 2EW
10:30 -16:30

Anyone interested can come (small £5 charge).
Let us know if you are coming please (to info@qfhs.co.uk)

Programme includes talks by :-
 
Margaret Lawson - Meeting member: A Brief History of Sheffield Meeting
Andrew Russell    - QFHS Member : Henry Swan: photographic innovator and disciple of John Ruskin
Sheffield Meeting members :- Linda Hoy, Margaret Lawson and Romayne Gayton:
                                            The Pen and Pencil archive

Lunch (not provided, please use local cafes or eat your own food outside)

Extra time allowed so you can view the 4 panels commemorating the 25 year anniversary of Sheffield Central Meeting House.

Afternoon speakers are:-

Richard Hoare - Hartshead Meeting’s Lost Love Child – Sheffield Quakers and their Adult School
Faith Rodger and Margaret Lawson - The Sheffield Quaker Tapestry - stories behind the making inspired by the Quaker Tapestry at Kendal

Final discussion and depart

See our website www.qfhs.co.uk under the Events tab
also follow us on our Facebook group -  group Quaker Family History Society

See you there

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Yes, Its our next meeting this Saturday  May 6th 2017 in Exeter! Share - Tell everyone. C Tellome along if you can for a great get together. Tell us all about your Devon Quaker family too
at
Friends Meeting House, Wynards Lane, Exeter, EX2 4HU

PROGRAMME   
10.30 am   Arrival tea/coffee   
10.55   Welcome
11.00   QFHS Member - ‘A Brief History of Exeter Meeting’
11.15   John Bell of Spicelands – ‘A History of Spicelands Meeting’
12.10   Dr. Paul Collins - QFHS Member:’ Experience of participation in 'Radical Spirituality’
(the Lancashire University online course on the early history of the Quakers.- new one starts 22nd May)
13.00   Lunch - (not provided, please bring your own food)
14.00   Peter Fisher – of Coldharbour Mill Museum - 'Thomas Fox and the Industrial Revolution in the Culm Valley'.
15.00   Dr Todd Gray - of the Devonshire Association -
‘The Historical Context to the late 17th and 18th century activity of Quakers in Exeter’
16:00   QFHS members - QFHS members short talks on their Devon Quakers
16:.30   Final discussion, tea and depart

Everyone welcome - you do not need to be a member of QFHS - bring a friend.

Small charge to cover costs - £5 per person 

Tea & Coffee will be available.

The Society bookstall will be present.

Getting there:
Exeter Meeting is near the centre of the town.
Off Western Way inner ring road through Exeter, signed Pavilion Place.
Limited Parking but two city car parks (pay) within easy reach
And an opportunity to visit Spicelands Meeting afterwards!



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