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Peckover, Priscilla Hannah, 1833-1931

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Wisbech Local Peace Association Records

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Identifier: SCPC-DG-042
Overview

Priscilla Hannah Peckover (1833-1931) devoted much of her life toward mobilization for peace. In 1879 she formed the Wisbech Peace Association to promote the development of women in work for peace. This group of men and women became a center for peace activity in Great Britain. They concentrated on establishing peace by means of arbitration and disarmament, based on Christian theology.

Dates: 1880-1931

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  • Subject: Peace movements -- Great Britain -- History X