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The conscience of the nation: the work of three Quaker MPs during World War I

Posted on 02/03/2016 by Library of the Society of Friends

The Military Service Act came into force on 2 March 1916, and Quakers nationally are marking the centenary. Our new online exhibition Matter of conscience: Quakers and conscription gives an overview of the introduction and impact of the Act. The story involves … Continue reading →

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Library resources for researching World War I: Wartime Statistics Committee

Posted on 30/06/2014 by Library of the Society of Friends

The Wartime Statistics Committee was established by Meeting for Sufferings in June 1917, a year after the introduction of conscription, to collect statistics on men of military age. Its records are of value for researchers interested in British Quakers and … Continue reading →

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