Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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THIS year marks the 150th anniversary of the Fownhope Heart of Oak Society, rooted — excuse the pun — in that very fine tradition of friendly societies, an early collectivism that protected people in ...
