Records of Ilkley Missionary Helpers' Union Branch of the Society of Friends 1899-1953

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Records of Ilkley Missionary Helpers' Union Branch of the Society of Friends 1899-1953

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Ilkley Missionary Helpers' Union Branch of the Society of Friends.

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The branch of the Missionary Helpers Union based in Ilkley was founded in 1899 and at the end of its first year had eight active members. Its work revolved around 'sewing meetings', where members produced garments and other articles for distribution through overseas missions. The Ilkley branch worked mainly in support of mission stations in India, Pemba, Ceylon and China. Over time the branch grew in size and also began to hold social events, children's gatherings and lectures. From the First Wo...

Society of Friends England Yorkshire History Sources

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