Quakers Collection

Quakers Sail to New Wrld
William Penn and other Quakers sail to the New World in the Welcome

FOX ( 1624 - 1690 )
GEORGE FOX - Founder of the Society of Friends (Quakers) - wearing his hat in church to show disagreement with the preacher

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker worship service in Philadelphia, 1800s
Society of Friends (Quaker) meeting-house in Philadelphia, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

A Quaker meeting in the 19th century

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

George Fox / Pyle / Harpers
GEORGE FOX - Founder of the Society of Friends (Quakers) - The word of the Lord came to me, saying Cry, woe to the bloody city of Lichfield

Quaker Meeting / R & Pugin
A Quakers Meeting in a London meeting-house : the men and women are seated separately, the women wearing their bonnets, the men their hats

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

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)

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

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

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

A Quaker
5307373 A Quaker.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Quaker from New England. Quakers are members of a historically Christian group of religious movements formally known as the Religious Society of)

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.

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)

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)

Quakers attending a meeting
5307376 Quakers attending a meeting.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Quakers attending a meeting in London. Quakers are members of a historically Christian group of religious movements formally)

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

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)

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)

Quakers attending a meeting
5307374 Quakers attending a meeting.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Quakers attending a meeting. One of the men wears the traditional hat worn since the days of their inception)

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" - "An excursion into the early American Theatre" - by Richard Maibaum - Copley Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Copley Theatre..."A Moral Entertainment" by Richard Maibaum - An Excursion into the Early American Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Copley Theatre..."A Moral Entertainment" by Richard Maibaum - An excursion into the early American Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" - An excursion into the early American Theatre - by Richard Maibaum - Copley Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" - An Excursion into the Early American Theatre - by Richard Maibaum - Copley Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" by Richard Maibaum - An Excursion into the Early American Theatre - Copley Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" - An Excursion into the Early American Theatre by Richard Maibaum - Copley Theatre'

The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). Creator: C. Howard
The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). English puritans on their way to north America. Quakers on board the Mayflower landed in 1620

George Fox, c.1858. Creator: Leopold Grozelier
George Fox, c.1858

George Fox, Quaker, preaching in a tavern
George Fox, founder of the Quakers or Society of Friends, preaching in a tavern. Date: 17th century

Quaker Meeting House, St Helens, Merseyside, 8th February 1951

Pageant participants costumed as Pilgrims and Natives, posed beneath a banner "En... c1880 - 1900
Pageant participants costumed as Pilgrims and Natives, posed beneath a banner "En Avant!" [Onwards!], between 1880 and 1900

Friends Meeting House, Crawshawbooth, early 1900s

Quaker's group hanging a dog condemned by warlock. Engraving
New England (Massachusetts). 17th century. Quaker's group hanging a dog condemned by warlock. Engraving, 1807

Chastising a Quaker at Pauls Cross, Cheapside, in the time of Oliver Cromwell (engraving)
1094565 Chastising a Quaker at Pauls Cross, Cheapside, in the time of Oliver Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Quakers Baby Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Eleanor Gausser
Quakers Baby Bonnet, c. 1937

Mrs. Wardlow, Friends church (Quaker), Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Wardlow after church services at the Friends church (Quaker). Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon]

All the members of the congregation, Friends church (Quaker), Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
All the members of the congregation. Friends church (Quaker). Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Mrs. Wardlow after church services, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Wardlow after church services. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Friends church (Quaker), Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Friends church (Quaker), Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. The entire family after Sunday morning services. Preacher is a young farmer. Man at left holding baby

Congregation leaving after services, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Congregation leaving after services. Preacher in doorway. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Friends basement church built May, 1939, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Friends basement church built May, 1939. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

George Fox, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960991 George Fox, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: George Fox, 1624-1691)

Society of Friends soup kitchen for feeding the poor in Manchester, c. 1861 (engraving)
3245495 Society of Friends soup kitchen for feeding the poor in Manchester, c.1861 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

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Quakers: Pioneers of Faith and Equality From their humble beginnings in the 17th century, they have left an indelible mark on history. Led by influential figures like George Fox, this religious group embarked on a transformative journey that would shape the world as we know it. In 1624, Quakers set sail to the New World, seeking religious freedom and a chance to live according to their beliefs. Their arrival marked the beginning of a new chapter for these seekers of truth. The Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, established themselves as advocates for peace and equality. In 1814, the iconic Friends Meeting House opened its doors in Stockton, County Durham—a testament to their commitment to community gathering and worship. Inside these hallowed walls, one could witness scenes that spoke volumes about Quaker life. Women spinning wool within church walls showcased their industrious nature while remaining devoted to God's teachings. Across continents and centuries later in Philadelphia during the 1800s, Quaker worship services continued with fervor. These gatherings were characterized by silent contemplation and communal reflection—an atmosphere where spirituality thrived. Artists like Joseph Edward Southall captured the essence of this unique faith through paintings such as "New Lamps for Old" in 1901. The artwork depicted how Quakers embraced progress without forsaking tradition—a delicate balance they maintained throughout history. George Fox's influence extended far beyond his lifetime; his legacy lives on through various mediums such as literature—James T Tanner's play "The Quaker Girl"—and illustrations by renowned artists like Howard Pyle featured in Harper's Magazine. Architecture also played an essential role in shaping the identity of this remarkable community. The design collaboration between Richard Cromwell Carpenter and Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin resulted in stunning structures like the awe-inspiring Quaker Meeting House—a physical representation of devotion made manifest. As time went on, Quakers continued to spread their message of peace and equality.