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Ref NoMS 466/1/1/10/1/19
Finding NumberMS 466/152/115-120
TitlePapers relating to an address about Belgium during the First World War by Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury
LevelSub Series
Date[n.d. post 1918]
DescriptionThis section contains a number of papers relating to an address written by Taylor Cadbury about the German invasion of Belgium in 1914 during the early period of the First World War. The address considers Belgium's political identity as a neutral country and the devastating impact of the German invasion. Taylor Cadbury emphasises the importance of looking to the future and provides an overview of plans for the reconstruction of Belgium and the new international bond recognised between Belgium and Britain.
Extent6
FormatItems
Related MaterialInformation about Elizabeth Taylor Cadbury's work supporting the welfare of Belgian refugees during the First World War taken from Richenda Scott, 'Elizabeth Cadbury: 1858-1951' (London: Harrap, 1955), pp. 126-127.
Physical DescriptionThese six items should be produced together as they form parts of one individual document.
Access StatusOpen
AdminHistoryAlthough there is no indication given of the purpose for which Taylor Cadbury produced this address, it is possible that it was written as part of her international peace work during the early twentieth century. Taylor Cadbury was closely involved in work supporting refugees who came to England from Belgium following the outbreak of the First World War. Two thousand five hundred Belgium refugees arrived in Birmingham between September 1914 and January 1915. Taylor Cadbury served on the Executive Committee of the group which co-ordinated the support of these refugees in the city, acting as Chairman of the Allocation Committee which found suitable housing for Belgian families.
LanguageEnglish
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