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Quaker Day

Fri 13 Mar 26
10:30-4:30pm £35 Society of Genealogists. 40 Wharf Road, London N1 7GS Morning at the SoG Library: Talks & Resources The day begins at the Society of Genealogists’ Library, where our expert speaker will guide you through the extensive resources available for researching Quaker ancestry. This talk gives an introduction to Quaker history.  It explores how Quakerism began in 17th century England in the aftermath of the Civil War and the effect it had on the records that were kept.  It will provide an overview of the collection at the Library of the Society of Friends which houses the archives of Quakers in Britain and Meeting records for London from the 17th century to the present day. We will give tips on navigating the collection, focusing on genealogy research. Afternoon (lunch not included):  Choice of : 1  Visit the Library of the Society of Friends in Euston Road and get the chance to see some records up close. OR 2  Walking Tour – This walk, led by Footprints of London Guide Rob Smith, looks at the founding of the Quaker faith in London. Starting at the Society of Genealogists offices, the walk will visit the burial ground where 4000 people followed the George Fox’s funeral procession in 1690. We‘ll also be visiting Bunhill Fields, the non-conformist burial ground, before crossing into the City of London to hear about the Quakers involvement in the abolition of the trade in enslaved persons at the site of the Devonshire Meeting House, and also talking about Quaker involvement in creating banks that form an important part of the City of London today. The walk will be about 90 minutes and finish near Bank underground station. BONUS: Quaker Resources at the SoG After the event you will receive access to a recorded talk by Else Churchill, on the SoG’s own collections relevant to Quaker research. Learn how to navigate our archives and special collections to uncover hidden threads in your family story. Why Attend? Connect with specialists in Quaker family history Gain practical tools and insider knowledge for your research L... READ MORE>

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