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Howzat: some cricketing Quakers

Posted on 01/08/2013 by Library of the Society of Friends

While summer and the cricket season are still in full swing, you may enjoy some of these photographs from the records of the Falcon Touring Club, a Quaker cricket team. Dating back to 1902, the club drew its members mainly … Continue reading →

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Football with the Foxes

Posted on 18/03/2013 by Library of the Society of Friends

Mention ‘Quakers’ to the average football fan and the response is likely to be something to do with Darlington. Darlington FC, founded in 1883, received its nickname because of the importance of Quakerism in the town, and its crest includes … Continue reading →

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