Quaker Meeting House, Almeley

This cottage at Almeley Wootton w a Quaker Meeting House in 1672, and is one of the earliest in the country. It was a gift from Roger Pritchard, who became acquainted with Quakers in Montgomeryshire in 1658. He gained employment as a Glover in Worcester after spending some years in Ireland, and purchased The Summer House a short distance down the road from this building for his residence. He converted this nearby cottage for the Friends' use and it has been in continuous service ever since.

Roger's son Edward was one of the 13 signatories of William Penn's charter of 1682 for Pennsylvania, along with 4 others from the Quaker community at Almeley.

(Information provided by Rosemary Lockie)