Quaker Records Unveiled

Quaker Records Unveiled: Exploring hidden stories of resilience and faith in North Yorkshire

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Fox (1624-1691), founder of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers.

Come and explore a selection of the wide-ranging records we hold for Guisborough and Richmond Monthly Meetings, spanning over 350 years.

Find out how Quakers organised themselves locally and nationally, with international connections, from as early as the mid-17th century.

Discover records reflecting key Quaker values influencing their daily life, activities, and commitments.

Gain insight into the persecution of Quakers and their resilience, through correspondence and Society recordings of Sufferings.