| Description | Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury begins this chapter by remarking on 'the help and inspiration which comes from friendship with devoted workers in every class of life, and in many nationalities'. Taylor Cadbury provides an account of her closest friendships, remarking on her family's extensive kinship and friendship network. She refers to the family of Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, the President of the London Hospital, particularly her close friendship with his eldest daughter Elsie. Taylor Cadbury also remarks on her close friendships with Lily Davey, Edith Graham and her sister-in-law Elizabeth Knox-Taylor.
Beyond her personal friendships, Taylor Cadbury considers the many friends she shared with her husband George Cadbury, remarking particularly on their involvement with the international Quaker community through their work with the Woodbrooke Quaker College. Taylor Cadbury also comments on her friendship with 'the various Principals' of the University of Birmingham and 'with all those who were working for the good of the country, irrespective of party politics'. A long section of Taylor Cadbury's paper refers to George Cadbury's 'pioneer work in housing' which she suggests 'brought many friends with similar interests, and also those keen on social welfare'. She refers particularly to Dame Henrietta Barnett and Sir George Newman as well as women involved in suffragism. The Cadburys' friendship with Charles Gore, the first Bishop of Birmingham, and their social acquaintances through temperance work are also mentioned.
The chapter also includes references to the friendships which Taylor Cadbury made with those involved in war work during the First World War, referring particularly to her close relationship with Lady Aberdeen through her work with the International Council of Women. |