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Reference NumberS/MIS/7
Alternative Reference NumberBG/1050
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TitleRules and Orders of the Christian Friendly Benefit Society
Date(s)1755-1790
DescriptionRules and orders, to be observed by a Christian Society, meeting for the mutual improvement of each other in Gospel Knowledge; as also for the formation of each other's temporal interest; 3 Dec 1755, with members signatures to 1790.
Extent1 item
FormatManuscript
AdminHistoryThe Society had its origins in Bethnal Green, most of its members being Bethnal Green inhabitants and met latterly at Hartley Street British Schools. It was dissolved in 1912, when many records relating to it were destroyed.
CustodialHistoryDonated by Alderman W.C. Chandler, c 1932
RelatedMaterialSee letter from H. Franks, secretary, 1904-1912, with typed transcript of the document in Local History Library (L. 1154)
SubjectBenefit societies
Christians
Bethnal Green
Access StatusOpen
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