Quakers Place, E7

Place Name

A reference to Plashet Hall, home to the prison reformer and philanthropist Elizabeth Fry (May 21, 1780 – October 21 1845), and her husband Joseph Fry, a scion of the Frys’ chocolate company, who lived there from 1809 – 1829. The couple were Quakers. See also, Fry Road, Elizabeth Road, Katherine Road, Norfolk Road and Elizabeth Fry Place.

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