Shirley Woolmer

There are two Shirley Woolmers in the historical record in Exeter c.1810-25. They are father and son. The first, Shirley Woolmer senior, was the successful printer, bookseller and author. By 1781 he had moved to Exeter and in that year took over the business of Henry Mugg, bookseller and stationer. Shirley Woolmer, senior, was a leading light in and strong supporter of the foundation of a new Independent church for the orthodox members of the Bow Meeting group who separated from the Meeting in 1795.