'The Cork Society of Friends' Soup House.'
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Title
'The Cork Society of Friends' Soup House.'
Date
January 16, 1847
Coverage
January 16, 1847
Creator
Illustrated London News
Description
This is an illustration published in the Illustrated London News on January 16, 1847. The illustration depicts the Society of Friends Soup House in Cork County. The Society of Friends, also referred to as Quakers, quickly saw the need for relief in Ireland as soon as they heard about Ireland distressing state. They responded by establishing relief funds and committees. One of their relief efforts included opening Soup Kitchens across Ireland. Their soup kitchens, along with others, helped feed those suffering from starvation. For more information regarding the Society of Friends relief efforts during the Irish Potato Famine and how they began their efforts refer to item number 37: "Distress in Ireland". The generosity of the Quakers was given freely and without the practice of required religious pledges.
Relation
Soup kitchens (of houses in the Quaker's case)
Source
University College Cork, Ireland ( http://multitext.ucc.ie/d/Image_The_Cork_Society_of_Friends_Soup_House )
Subject
Art
Rights
Illustrated London News
Contributor
Lydia G. Godwin
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Original Format
Paper
Files
Citation
Illustrated London News, “'The Cork Society of Friends' Soup House.',” History of Ireland, accessed May 18, 2024, https://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/ireland/items/show/57.