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A History of the County of Oxford
… as well as corn-dealing, and housed several clubs and societies; varied use continued after the urban district … in technical and science subjects. 395 Friendly and benefit societies were recorded from the late 18th century, … social gatherings: in 1856 the annual meeting of the Union Benefit Society at the Holly Bush Inn included a 'convivial' …
A History of the County of Oxford
… of well over 2,000. 219 In 18023 there were four friendly societies with 335 members, and others, some of them … criticism of outdated methods increased. 271 Friendly and benefit societies, recorded from the 18th century, provided limited …
A History of the County of Essex
… the rector and churchwardens £50 to invest in land for the benefit of poor sailors or their widows. 16 In 1752 c. 3 a. … by her will dated 1744, left a yearly rent-charge of £2 to benefit eight widows; by 1836 the beneficiaries included …
A History of the County of Essex
… the 17th century and earlier. Eleven different friendly societies meeting at inns were recorded between 1793 and …