The Rowntree Legacy: Quaker faith

The Rowntrees’ Quaker faith emphasised quiet service, public responsibility, civic pride, pragmatism and trustworthiness. Rowntrees played a leading role in shaping the character of York Quakerism, which developed a liberal reforming strand within the national tradition. Their faith also inspired their philanthropic and civic activities both in York and beyond inspiring them to undertake useful work and to strive to improve the lot of their fellow men and women.