Working Men's Social Clubs and Educational Institutes [Paperback]

Published in 1867, this is Solly's manifesto for social reform based around working men's clubs, temperance and education.Social reformer, Chartist sympathiser, advocate of universal suffrage, and opponent of slavery, Henry Solly (18131903) was driven by his desire to stamp out inequality. Published in 1867, this is Solly's vigorous manifesto for social reform based around the formation of social clubs and educational institutes for working men.Social reformer, Chartist sympathiser, advocate of universal suffrage, and opponent of slavery, Henry Solly (18131903) was driven by his desire to stamp out inequality. Published in 1867, this is Solly's vigorous manifesto for social reform based around the formation of social clubs and educational institutes for working men.Social reformer, Chartist sympathiser, advocate of universal suffrage, and opponent of slavery, Henry Solly (18131903) was a man driven by the desire to stamp out inequality. As part of his mission to improve the lives of working-class people, he founded the Working Men's Club and Institute Union, becoming its first paid secretary in 1863. The Union encouraged the formation of social and educational clubs where working men could 'meet for conversation, business, and mental improvement, with the means of recreation and refreshment, free from intoxicating drinks'. His tireless campaigning led directly to the formation of the Charity Organization Society, which advocated the principle of aiding those prepared to help themselves. Published in 1867, this is Solly's vigorous manifesto for social reform based around temperance and the formation of social clubs and educational institutes for working men.Dedicatory letter to the Rev. F. D. Maurice; 1. Historical sketch; 2. A glance at the progress of the movement since 1862; 3. General review and present position of the movement; 4. Working men's clubs and institutes in their relation to the upper classes and to national progress; 5. How can clubs be made self-l