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First Publication of The Friend

When: 1843
Where: London, UK
Part of: The Quaker magazine The Friend first published in London

The Friend began publication in London in 1843 as a monthly magazine, establishing a continuous publishing record that continues to the present day.

The Friend is a Quaker magazine published in London, UK. It began as a monthly publication in 1843. It is the only Quaker weekly in the world, having been published continuously since 1843. The magazine operates as an independent publication, allowing it to report critically on trends within Quakerism in Britain and around the world, and on the governance of Britain Yearly Meeting.

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The Friend (Quaker magazine) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-17

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