This small religious community has produced a remarkable and disproportionate number of scientists, thinkers and campaigners for justice, peace and human rights. @TheConversationUK #Quakers #Nonconformists #Clarks #Cadbury #Rowntree #Barclays #Lloyds #Jacobs

If you have an interest in Nonconformist history, here is the story of the Salvation Army in Northampton, England.
https://edintone.com/salvation-army/
https://edintone.com/salvation-army-2/
#SalvationArmy #Northampton #Nonconformists

New on the British Newspaper archive this week: The Baptists Times https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/baptist-times #nonconformists #baptists #familyhistory #geneadons #genealogy @genealogy @geneadons

A mature approach to handling challenging issues in church life - a historical example. https://edintone.com/college-lane-covenant/ #baptist #Northampton #nonconformists

Understanding differences within nonconformity

https://phys.org/news/2024-01-differences-nonconformity.html

> Stand-out individuals often capture our attention, especially in the United States. According to a recent University of Georgia study, not all nonconformists are the same. Although on the surface, several "stand-out" individuals may look the same, they are likely different from one another in several important ways.

#nonconformity #nonconformists

A sad record, my 6 x great grandmother Ann Axe’s death record. However, in just a few words it confirms several key facts: Ann was married to Owen Griffiths and her father was John Axe, thus linking other records together. And, crucially, this record was recorded in a Non-Conformist register (one of our key family traits is that of non-conformity, in many aspects of life). The research path is now clear: search for other Non-Conformist Axe ancestors.

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #NonConformists

If you're into #genealogy #nonconformists #theology #localhistory #TiddlyWiki #Scrivener user #genchat #EnglishLocalHistory I'd like to follow you. Let's build a real community! #followbackfriday

The conception of #EdgarAllanPoe the #writer seems to tap into a cultural affection for outsiders, #nonconformists and #underdogs who ultimately prove their worth.

https://theconversation.com/how-edgar-allan-poe-became-the-darling-of-the-maligned-and-misunderstood-197784
via The Conversation
(btw Happy Birthday, Edgar, wherever you are!)

If you're into #genealogy #nonconformists #theology #localhistory #TiddlyWiki #Scrivener user #genchat #EnglishLocalHistory I'd like to follow you. Let's build a real community! #followbackfriday

The Nonconformist (and related publications) are now available on the British Newspaper Archive #BNA for 1841-1900. It's an excellent resource for filling the gaps in local #nonconformists history. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/id/nonconformist @genealogy @geneadons #genealogy #localhistory

John Bunyan was baptised on this #OTD 1628 in Elstow, Bedfordshire. He spent 12 years in prison for his beliefs in Bedford Gaol. #nonconformists

Jonathan Scott was a significant figure in the growth of 18th-century #Evangelical Christianity in the Midlands but came from a surprising background serving as a captain in the Royal Horse Guards. #nonconformists
https://edintone.com/jonathan-scott/

An excellent summary of #Huguenot ancestors and how to find them by Kathy Chater. Many settled outside London, including #Bedfordshire #Buckinghamshire #wdytya #nonconformists https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tutorials/overseas/who-were-the-huguenots/ @genealogy @geneadons