In the 19th century, it was opened up just once a year. The Meetinghouse is now again in active use. In the early days of Friends, vocal ministry was chanted, and included a lot of repetition. It arose out of common experience, rather than particular insights. It was nurtured by the preparation of a life in the Presence.
Friends knelt when offering vocal prayer, and listeners stood during prayer.
The hassocks in the Meetinghouse were originally used for kneeling. The Mayflower Barn at Jordans was built of ship's timbers believed to be from the Pilgrim Fathers' Mayflower . The Mayflower Barn is today used for wedding receptions, social occasions, and meetings. A group of Friends bought the Jordans farm in 1911. They established Jordans Village Industries, which produced handmade furniture.