Juvenile Missionary Association and ‘League of Light’ Awards
2009/11911; 1996/5669/1-3
1900-1950 / Coin/Medal / Fabric / Metal / Metalwork / Methodism
Metal, fabric
c.1922-1935
In 1815 a Juvenile Missionary Society was started at Wesley's Chapel and many others followed, including the 'League of Light', which began over 100 years later, in 1932. It was part of a National Childrens' Home campaign.
Young people in particular (although not exclusively) were encouraged to collect every week, often in wooden or cardboard collection boxes. Those who collected were rewarded with medals and annual bars for their efforts.
See also a number of collection boxes in the Online Collection.
c.1922-1935
In 1815 a Juvenile Missionary Society was started at Wesley's Chapel and many others followed, including the 'League of Light', which began over 100 years later, in 1932. It was part of a National Childrens' Home campaign.
Young people in particular (although not exclusively) were encouraged to collect every week, often in wooden or cardboard collection boxes. Those who collected were rewarded with medals and annual bars for their efforts.
See also a number of collection boxes in the Online Collection.
