From the Archives: I Am in Peace: the Ministry of Margaret Fell by Mary Sharratt – Guest Blog

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Moderator’s note: This marvelous FAR site has been running for 10 years and has had more than 3,600 posts in that time. There are so many treasures that have been posted in this decade that they tend to get lost in the archives. We have created this column so that we can all revisit some of these gems. Today’s blogpost was originally posted March 6, 2019. It is paired with a new guest post abut Margaret Fell which will be posted tomorrow. You can visit the original post here to see the comments.

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This linoprint of Margaret Fell can be orderedhere.

Pendle Hill will forever be associated to the Pendle Witches of 1612 who live on in the undying soul of the landscape and its folklore and who inspired my 2010 novel, Daughters of the Witching Hill. Pendle Hill also gave birth to the Quaker movement.

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thank you St Chads Road

With lock down I am appreciating just what lovely neighbours I have. Everyone has asked how things are and we are all taking care of one another like a big family. I have no regrets moving to Blackpool. My heart is here for the time being. I feel very much at home in all ways. No road is smooth – I had a few bad situations but much more good ones. The other businesses on this street accept me for who I am. I shout. I complain – I say it how I feel and they get that – we are all so different and that’s what I love – the variety. It’s a first to be honest in terms of community – I feel absolutely accepted instead of like an outsider. Love it or hate it. I want to be here. I love the UK. I don’t like flying, I feel sick on boats. Love trains, vans and buses. But in Blackpool I have the tram which is my favourite. Recent events have brought us so much closer together. Just want to say I have made us all wax melts. Ask and I will put more through doors. They’re free. Am making my own range of natural candles too when I learn the logistics. Really excited about the future too – Must stick to plans – come from my creative passions. Buddy is at the vets right now. Poor little fella. His short life so far has experienced just about every emotion. Going to spoil him rotten later on. Hopefully he will have calmed down with his need to hump teddy bears. I am enjoying this time. Love to ALL. Tiff. X