Walking along Castle street in Wallingford you probably would notice be forgiven that you missed the small courtyard down this entrance. It belongs to the Friends Meeting House
But go though this passage
And you will come out in this peaceful surrounding with the meeting house which was built in 1724
The small courtyard hear welcomes you to the place of worship
Inside you find benches that date to the mid 19th century. At the front you see the Ministers Gallery where originally the benches would have faced
The back of the meeting house with bookcase over on the right
This was the ministers gallery where they would speak or preach. aided by a sounding board over their heads that has now been removed. The elders would have sat on the bench in front
Over opposite the entrance door is another door taking you to the garden outside, note the locking bar that not doubt has been there since it was built. The key here on the hook looks like it may well be just as old
It fits this door lock of the same age now painted over many times
Out side a row of headstones that were saved from the old meeting house in Warborough before it was demolished. The meeting house was along Quaker lane that still exists today
The garden outside is a pleasant place to be and a place you can sit and contemplate
You look upon the meeting house
Going back to the front courtyard and towards the wardens cottage built in Victorian times
I notice a well trod doorstep. I wonder how many people have trodden on it over the years.
Before I go through the passageway out to the street I turn around for another Look
And leave you with the view of the Friends meeting House and I feel grateful for the chance of visiting. If you want to know more then visit Mid Thames Quakers
Till Next time have a Peaceful weekend
11 comments:
The garden is particularly inviting to me.
I like it, it's good that it still looks so well looked after.
That's an amazing little place of worship.
Hello Bill!
Very interesting building and great photos as always.
Is a tree with red fruit a scarlet fire (Pyracantha coccinea)?
It's beautiful.
Have a nice Sunday, Bill.
Lucja
So charming!
...the interior looks similar to a meeting house at our local living museum.
Pleasant-looking place! Nice to see the interesting details too.
As the warden for Wallingford Meeting House I'm so pleased you enjoyed your visit and it was lovely to see your photographs.
a lovely glimpse into the Meeting house where I have recently come and worship. I will look out for the key and in the summer sit in the garden
Thank you you do the place proud how it is looked after
A tranquil little haven away from the outside
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