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Stoke Quaker Meeting
In the late 17th century, a small group of Quakers were meeting in private dwelling houses in Keele. Despite the general decline in Quakerism in the 18th and 19th centuries, Quakerism in the Stoke area grew significantly in the 19th century and a Quaker Meeting was established in Aquinas Street, Stoke in 1831. This grew in the second half of the century to become the largest meeting in the county, accounting for almost three-quarters of the Quakers in Staffordshire. That Meeting House has long since closed, but the burial ground that was attached to it still remains. Just prior to World War II, land was set aside for a new Meeting House in Priory Road, Newcastle. However, the war intervened and the new (prefabricated by necessity) Meeting House was not completed until 1952. This continued in use until about 1988, when Friends purchased the a property in Miller Street, Newcastle, that was being vacated by the Staffordshire Football Association. Its conversion into the present Meeting House was completed in 1990. During the intervening period (1988 to 1990) Friends met in rented accommodation.
Meeting for Worship. Held every Sunday from 10.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m., followed by tea / coffee and biscuits.
Children's Class. None at present. However, children are welcome to attend, but we would appreciate prior warning so that we can make proper arrangements for them.
Enquiries. Contact Harold Yardley by e-mail (haroldyardley @ amserve.com)* or by post (9 Paris Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RQ).
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Location. Quaker Meeting House, 2 Miller St., Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1QJ.
Street Map of east side of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parking. There is parking for about 10 cars at the rear of the Meeting House. In addition there is a public car park opposite the front of the Meeting House.
Directions. Nelson Place is on the Newcastle Dual Carriageway Ring Road, on the eastern side of the town. From Nelson Place take the A53 (King Street) towards Hanley. This is initially a one way street and you need to stay in the left-hand lane to avoid having to turn right towards the A52). Continue on the A53 and in about 200 yards you will see a 'Quaker Meeting House' signpost pointing into Miller Street. Turn right into Miller Street and you will find the Meeting House at the end on the right.
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