A Quaker preacher came to Hertford in 1655, and held services in private houses. Following the decision in 1669 to establish a permanent place of worship, the Friends Meeting House was built in 1670. It is believed to be the oldest purpose-built meeting house to have been in continuous use as a place of worship throughout its existence. A central octagonal oak column supports the roof structure in the main meeting room.
This is part of the Collection: NMR07 NMR Accessioned Negatives - Catalogued
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Jarrett, Eric Rawlsham
Post Medieval Friends Meeting House, Religion
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