Mutual Aid and Friendly Societies in 19th‑Century Britain (1820–1900)

1. Manchester Unity of Oddfellows founded

   Jan 1, 1810Labels: Manchester Unity, Oddfellows

   • Oddfellows History
   • Wikipedia

2. Friendly Societies Act 1829 receives Royal Assent

   Jun 19, 1829Labels: Friendly Societies, Parliament

   • Wikipedia

3. Tolpuddle labourers establish friendly-society lodge

   Oct 1, 1833Labels: Tolpuddle lodge, Agricultural labourers

   • Britannica
   • Wikipedia

4. Tolpuddle Martyrs sentenced under unlawful-oaths law

   Mar 1, 1834Labels: Tolpuddle Martyrs, Unlawful Oaths

   • Britannica
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5. Ancient Order of Foresters formed at Rochdale

   Aug 1, 1834Labels: Ancient Order, Rochdale

   • Wikipedia
   • Foresters Trust

6. Hearts of Oak Benefit Society founded in London

   Jun 20, 1842Labels: Hearts of, London

   • London Remembers

7. Friendly Societies Act 1850 receives Royal Assent

   Aug 15, 1850Labels: Friendly Societies, Parliament

   • Wikipedia
   • Legislation gov uk

8. Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1852 legalizes co-ops

   Jun 30, 1852Labels: Industrial and, Co-operatives

   • Wikipedia

9. Friendly Societies Act 1855 receives Royal Assent

   Jul 23, 1855Labels: Friendly Societies, Registrar

   • Wikipedia

10. Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1862 consolidates co-op law

    Aug 7, 1862Labels: Industrial and, Registrar of

    • Wikipedia

11. Surrey Deposit Friendly Society founded at Albury

    Jan 1, 1868Labels: Surrey Deposit, Rev George

    • Wikipedia
    • National Friendly

12. Friendly Societies Act 1875 receives Royal Assent

    Aug 11, 1875Labels: Friendly Societies, Registrar

    • Wikipedia

13. Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1876 receives Royal Assent

    Aug 11, 1876Labels: Industrial and, Co-operatives

    • Wikipedia

14. Friendly Societies Act 1896 receives Royal Assent

    Aug 7, 1896Labels: Friendly Societies, Great Britain

    • Legislation gov uk
    • Wikipedia