Records of York Young Friends 1954-1968

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Records of York Young Friends 1954-1968

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York Young Friends

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The origins of the York Young Friends Group lie in the concern expressed in 1916 by William Kay of the Oversight Committee that young Friends be given more responsibility within the Meeting and form their own groups. A Younger Members' Committee was set up to foster social activities. The first such group met mainly in New Earswick. It held discussions and study circles, as well as organising cycle rides, camps and tramps, undertaking youth work and distributing peace literature. A recreation ro...

Society of Friends England Yorkshire History Sources

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