Quakers

View of Reginald's Tower 15th May 1857.

View of Reginald's Tower 15th May 1857.

© Courtesy of the Irish Architectural Archive

View of Reginald's Tower 15th May 1857.
© Courtesy of the Irish Architectural Archive

View of Reginald's Tower 15th May 1857.

View of Reginald's Tower 15th May 1857.

© Courtesy of the Irish Architectural Archive

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In the early 1700's Quakers began settling in Waterford and by the end of the century they were emerging as the new entrepreneurs and industrialists. The Quakers consolidated their business and trade locally and nationally they became trusted for their honesty and integrity.

Their trade became rich and diverse and by the end of the century they prospered as traders, merchants and ship owners. The Quakers became synonymous with risk taking entrepreneurship in Waterford, playing a large role in the commercial life of the city - the ship yards at Waterford were an example of this.

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