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Illuminated address from the members of the Sheffield Social Questions League to the Rev. Samuel Shipley Henshaw (page 1), 1899
thanking him for his devoted and valuable services....to social, moral and religious work and praising him for his courageous opposition to the combined forces of the liquor traffic and of the betting and gambling evil. Signed by president, treasurer, honorary secretaries and chair of the Temperance Committee and chair of the Anti-Gambling Committee, 10 Nov 1899 (volume). [Rev. Samuel Shipley Henshaw was a minister in the first of seven circuits which made up the Sheffield Primitive Methodist District in the late 1890s].Original at Sheffield City Archives: 2016/7
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Media ID 14042205
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Religion Samuel Henshaw Methodism Shipley Temperance
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 23.7cm (6.8" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an illuminated address presented to the esteemed Rev. Samuel Shipley Henshaw in 1899 by the members of the Sheffield Social Questions League. The address serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for his unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to social, moral, and religious work within their community. The document commends Rev. Henshaw's remarkable courage in standing up against the combined forces of the liquor trade and the pernicious betting and gambling industry. It praises his unwavering opposition to these vices that plagued society during that era. Signed by prominent figures including the president, treasurer, honorary secretaries, chair of the Temperance Committee, and chair of the Anti-Gambling Committee, this volume represents a collective voice acknowledging Rev. Henshaw's exceptional service. Rev. Samuel Shipley Henshaw was a respected minister who served in one of seven circuits comprising Sheffield Primitive Methodist District during this period. His tireless efforts left an indelible mark on both his congregation and wider society. Preserved at Sheffield City Archives under reference number 2016/7, this historical artifact provides us with a glimpse into an era when individuals like Rev. Henshaw fought passionately for social justice and moral reform amidst challenging circumstances.
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