Quaker Meetings began in Swindon in the 1890s, initially worshipping in people's homes. An Adult School was established in 1894, but was discontinued the following year. The Meeting restarted in 1899 and the present site was acquired with the financial support of the Cadbury family, who were prominent Quakers. Swindon Meeting House was constructed and opened in 1901, the inaugural Meeting for Worship being held on 29th May 1901. It has remained in use as a Quaker place of worship from that time until the present day. Currently the building is regularly used by a number of community groups and charities.
It was originally a one room, one storey building with a front entrance. The building was extensively altered and extended in the 1970's when a kitchen and extra rooms were added as well as a separate flat upstairs, which is now used by Cruse bereavement service. More recent developments, as part of our commitment to sustainability, have included the provision of solar panels and the dry lining of the original walls to improve insulation.
It was originally a one room, one storey building with a front entrance. The building was extensively altered and extended in the 1970's when a kitchen and extra rooms were added as well as a separate flat upstairs, which is now used by Cruse bereavement service. More recent developments, as part of our commitment to sustainability, have included the provision of solar panels and the dry lining of the original walls to improve insulation.