Gwent Archives
GB0218.D3977
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Title
- An Order of Friends, Abergavenny
- ID
- GB0218.D3977
- Date
- 1936-1938
- Extent
- 0.015 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
An Order of friends was a Quaker inspired organisation based at Abergavenny and Brynmawr during the 1930’s, led by Peter Scott. The organisation aimed to alleviate unemployment and regenerate the economic life of depressed towns through community work ventures. Known as the Brynmawr Experiment this venture established furniture and bootmaking factories producing goods of quality and craftsmanship, and Community Subsistence Societies to organise agricultural production. The outbreak of the Second World War brought upon the demise of the venture. A final exhibition of Brynmawr furniture took place in February 1940.
Scope and Contents note
An Order of Friends annual reports, 1936-1938 (3), and Towards: the quarterly journal of An Order of Friends, issue no.2, winter 1937-1938.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
Usual conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply.
Accruals note
Accruals are not expected.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
2001
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- An Order of Friends
Other Finding Aids note
A hard copy catalogue is available at Gwent Archives.
Collection Inventory
Annual Reports |
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D3977/1 1936 |
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D3977/2 1937 |
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D3977/3 1938 |
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D3977/4 Towards, the quarterly journal of An Order of friends, issue no. 2 Winter 1937-1938 |
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