Quakers have been meeting on this site since 1655. The land was bequeathed to Cambridge Quakers in 1700 by Ann Docwra. The first Meeting House was built in 1777 but had ceased to host Quaker worship by 1795. The building was used by various institutions including the first Free Library which opened in 1855. Quakers resumed worshipping in 1884 and in 1926 the building was significantly remodelled to include Number 11 Jesus Lane bequeathed by Caroline Stephens (Virginia Woolf’s aunt). The exterior wall of the Main Meeting room to the right of the entrance is the only remaining part of the original Meeting House dating back to 1780. Further work has been done on the building in 1948 (following a fire) and in the 1960s. Cambridge Quakers meet to worship every Sunday and Wednesday.
A typical, old, Cambridge parish church, with many features of interest. – Look out for the church guide leaflet to explain them all.
An essentially 13th cen.t church wrapped in late Perpendicular Style aisles and clearstory with a 19th cent. tower and 21st cent. internal re ordering.
Although the church was established on this site in the late 11th cent. the building in front of you is entirely 19th cent.
Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity, number 287486.
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