Oddfellows and Foresters Fete 1892
Odd fellows and Foresters were two ‘Friendly Societies’ workers could save with. By joining a Friendly Society, workers could protect themselves and their families against financial ruin and destitution brought about by illness, injury or death.
The government initially declared Friendly Societies to be illegal organisations. They went ‘underground’ but continued to grow and offer the provision needed for working men. In 1851, however, the judgement was overturned and Branch Friendly Societies were declared legal for the first time.
Date of coverage
1892Contributor
Bill CurtisReference number
0069Collection
John Hooker (83)
Format
Photograph (974)
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