George Fox 400 – Quakerism Then and Now
This series of peer-support sessions asks how the lives and spiritual discoveries of early Friends can inspire and challenge our lives today. It is suitable for newcomers and experienced Friends alike.
Use this resource to learn about Quaker history and reflect on your Quaker life today.
Download George Fox 400 - Quakerism Then and Now (PDF)
George Fox 400 – Birthday pack
This pack was produced by the Friends World Committee for Consultation whose purpose is to encourage fellowship among all the branches of the Religious Society of Friends – the Quaker community circles the globe, spanning a rich diversity. The 400th anniversary of the birth of Quaker co-founder George Fox was an opportunity to plan inspirational and intergenerational events and activities that share the stories that connect the worldwide Quaker family.
This pack was designed to inspire ideas for all-age meetings for worship, sunday schools/first day schools/children's meetings, friends church services and special birthday events, as well as activities as part of yearly meetings, assemblies and residentials.
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FWCC George Fox 400 pack (PDF)
George Fox Subject guide
This subject guide from the Library of the Society of Friends includes a summary of who George Fox was, a concise timeline of his life, and what is held about him in the Library's collections.
George Fox authored a lot of manuscripts, and there is a large amount of manuscript material available in the Library in addition to the many printed works. We have also curated a list of online resources on early Quakers including e-books, transcriptions and blog posts show-casing material from our archive. See the subject guide for details.
Download George Fox Subject guide (PDF)
George Fox 400 – Collage images
The collage images used in Quakers in Britain website George Fox 400 web section are also available for you to use in flyers, posters, websites etc. The images are 300dpi and RGB (you will need to convert to CMYK for professional print jobs). They are all just over or just under A4 size. Their proportions vary.
Download a George Fox 400 - Collage images (zipped folder, 25.8MB)
Videos
George Fox and early Quakers
(Quaker Tapestry Museum video)
This 13 minute film tells the story of George Fox and the early beginnings of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the mid 17th century.
George Fox, Margaret Fell and Swarthmoor Hall
This film explores the early Quakers at Swarthmoor Hall and what it still means today.
The George Fox Song
The George Fox Song 'Walk in the Light' is a singalong song about Quaker founder George Fox, with guitar chords and lyrics. Played by Jon Watts.