Quaker Faith

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) was orginated by George Fox (1624-1691) during a period of political upheaval and social change in England. York has a longstanding Quaker tradition right back to Fox who was thrown out of York Minster in 1651 for preaching against the established church. Quakers believe that faith requires action in the world and in undertaking useful work. so they actively work to improve the lot of their fellow men and women. Quakers in York played an active role in improving working and living conditions, including the establishment of Adult Schools, health improvements and slum clearance.