Corporate Open DS/UK/1268 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society; 1810-; English Friendly Society Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society 1810- English Friendly Society The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited

Miscellaneous Organisation; Charity In 1810, members of the Oddfellows in Manchester area became dissatisfied with the way the United Order was being run by the 'Original Oddfellows' and broke away to form an independent Order with the title 'Manchester Unity'. With their improved organisation and rules, they encouraged many other Lodges across the country to leave the old Grand United Order and join the Independent Order under the 'Manchester Compliance'. It was the Manchester Unity which was to become the Oddfellows of today. Oddfellows subsequently introduced a number of novel benefits for members. These included the Travel Warrant, which allowed members seeking work to stay overnight in an Oddfellows Hall, anywhere in the country, free of charge. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 8/24/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 53049f48-eeac-4258-bc62-903a009ec2e7