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Margaret Fell, the Mother of Quakerism

A founder of the Society of Friends, Margaret Fell (1614 – 1702) is affectionately known as the Mother of Quakerism.

Quakers are not forbidden from using alcohol (or tobacco), but most Quakers avoid them, or consume them moderately.

With over 350 years of witness, the Quaker Testimonies have evolved and changed over time.

Of all the Quakers who formed the Society of Friends in 1652, George Fox (1624 – 1691) is arguably the

Roots of Resistance is a grasswork network of Quakers gathering together with the aim of stopping the London Arms Fair.

The Quaker Tapestry consists of 77 panels illustrating the history of Quakerism from the 17th century to the present day.

The Quaker Socialist Society provides both fellowship and a forum for tackling social issues through Quakerism.