Quaker Simplicity Exhibition

🌿 Exciting Announcement! 🌿

Join us at the Quaker Tapestry Museum for our captivating new special exhibition on Quaker Simplicity.

📅 Exhibition Dates: 01/07/23-16/12/23

⏰ Opening Times: Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM.

🎟️ The special exhibition is included in our regular admission price.

Our new exhibition explores the evolution of the Quaker testimony of simplicity and how it has been interpreted through the lens of clothing, from 1652 to present. Enhanced with examples from our own collection and the voices of Quakers themselves, we explore the question – what does simplicity mean to you?

Step into a journey through time as we delve into the rich history of Quaker simplicity and plainness, with a special focus on clothing. Witness how this profound concept has evolved, embracing a broader meaning that resonates with the world today, including a new focus on sustainability.

Discover the hidden stories behind our collection’s unique items, freshly brought out for the first time, as they illustrate and contextualize the Quaker commitment to simplicity. Engage with captivating interactives and activities that will bring the experience to life.

We invite you to reflect upon the timeless principles that have shaped Quaker beliefs throughout history and continue to inspire us today. Explore how Quakers view their testimony of simplicity in the modern world and gain insights into how it influences their daily lives.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of the journey! Join us and embrace the power of simplicity at the Quaker Tapestry Museum.

For more details and to plan your visit, please see our Visit page https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/visit/ or contact us at info@quaker-tapestry.co.uk or on 01539 722975 (during our opening hours).

Please note that our opening days will be subject to change from November onwards for the winter period and check back nearer the time for updates.

We look forward to welcoming you to this fascinating exhibition!