| Description | Referring to Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury as 'the grand old lady of Birmingham', this article provides a biographical overview of Taylor Cadbury's life, stating that from 1888 'her name has been synonymous with social service'. The article features extracts of reminiscences of Taylor Cadbury's life which she contributed to the newspaper to mark her ninetieth birthday. Taylor Cadbury's reminiscences include references to her role in the development of Bournville alongside her husband George Cadbury and remarks about her national and international public work.
Referring to Taylor Cadbury's seventy years of experience in social service, the article states 'Dame Elizabeth does not share the views of those who speak gloomily of the moral decadence of to-day', adding 'she finds the approach to the work of social reform and progress to-day based on physical and moral grounds, whereas 50 years ago the driving force was religious faith and the enthusiasm of pioneers.'
The article features a photograph of Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury writing letters at the Manor House, her home in Northfield. |