Saint Martin's League
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Saint Martin's League was a devotional society in the Church of England
for letter carriers. It was founded in 1877 by Arthur Henry Stanton at the Church of St Alban the Martyr, Holborn. Its stated object was "Love to God and Man."
The League's patrons were John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
and Richard William Church
. It was active until 1902.
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
for letter carriers. It was founded in 1877 by Arthur Henry Stanton at the Church of St Alban the Martyr, Holborn. Its stated object was "Love to God and Man."
- To God: by endeavouring to lead good lives.
- To Man: by having at heart the common brotherhood of humanity, and trying to live up to the principles of fraternity.
- This being interpreted, meant: To provide for London letter-carriers and sorters, houses of rest where they could sleep, eat, or read in quiet.
The League's patrons were John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
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and Richard William Church
Richard William Church
Richard William Church was an English churchman and writer. He was son of Christopher Church, brother of Sir Richard Church, a merchant, was born in Newport, his early years being mostly spent in Bulwark, part of Chepstow, Monmouthshire...
. It was active until 1902.