There were probably more than one Band of Hope in Accrington area. Most, but no att, were connected to churches. All were concerned with getting the temperance message over to youngsters.
I cannot remem,ber any such groups, but I do remember spakers coming to school and to Sunday School telling us about alcohol. As a young teenager, I won an essay compeition after hearing a lecture in the library on the coming of the Romans. I won a book token. The compeition was organised by the Lancashiree & Cheshire Union of band of Hopes - the biggest in the country.
Mrs Susan Bailey of Preston is researcghing for a degree and want to know about people's recollections of the band of Hope, especially but not specifically, in the Preston area. Email her:-
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Of course, tell Accywebbers too. There has not been a thread on this subject.
I confess - I signed the Pledge, but failed to keep my promise. I've no doubt others did too - Atarah, Katex, MargaretR come to mind.