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Invitation card, Womens International League
Invitation card, Womens International League for Peace and Freedom, Tunbridge Wells Branch, for a meeting with Mrs [Grace] Lankester, Hon. Secretary of the WIL and member of the India Sub-Committee, speaking on the subject of Indias Future -- Strife or Peace. Date: circa 1930s
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Committee Future Grace Invitation Lankester League Meeting Member Peace Secretary Speaker Speaking Strife Tunbridge Wells
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This invitation card invites the esteemed guests to a thought-provoking meeting organized by the Tunbridge Wells Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WIL) in the 1930s. The event, which took place in the elegant Culverden, Kent, UK, featured Mrs. Grace Lankester as the speaker. Mrs. Lankester, an honorary secretary of WIL and a dedicated member of the India Sub-Committee, addressed the attendees on the subject of India's Future: Strife or Peace. The 1930s, a tumultuous decade marked by global political and social upheaval, saw the Indian subcontinent on the brink of change. The Indian National Congress was leading the charge for independence from British rule, and the situation was fraught with tension and uncertainty. Mrs. Lankester, a British woman with a deep commitment to peace and social justice, would have provided valuable insights into the potential outcomes of the Indian independence movement. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was a global organization that advocated for disarmament, women's suffrage, and peace through diplomacy. The Tunbridge Wells Branch, like many others, played a crucial role in raising awareness and mobilizing support for peace initiatives. This invitation card serves as a poignant reminder of the critical role that grassroots activism and community engagement played in shaping the political discourse of the time. The intricate design of the card, with its elegant typography and evocative imagery, underscores the importance of the event and the gravity of the issues at hand. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's unwavering commitment to peace and social justice continues to inspire and inform the work of activists and advocates around the world today.
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