About this objectBadge of the 14th British National Convention of Christian Endeavor, held in London in 1904.
This badge was one of a collection owned by Martha Mary Webb (1881-1962). Nurse Webb lived in Letchworth Garden City from 1905. Her concern for the elderly led to the opening of the Howard Garden Social Centre in 1953, where she was warden from 1953 until 1958. She left money in her will to set up Macfadyen Webb Housing Society in the 1960s, named after her and Dr Macfadyen, the first resident GP in the new Garden City. In 1970 the society built the 36 flats of Macfadyen Webb House on Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City. The society became part of the Howard Cottages Society in 1999.
Her badges reflect her life and beliefs. This particular badge shows Nurse Webb's religious commitment as a member of Christian Endeavor, a religious society founded in 1881 in Portland in the USA. Christian Endeavor societies spread across Europe in subsequent years. Its aim was "to promote an earnest Christian life among its members, to increase their mutual acquaintanceship, and to make them more useful in the service of God."
MakerChristian Endeavour Society
Maker RoleIssuer
Date Made1904
Period20th Century (1901-2000)
Medium and MaterialsMetal alloy
Enamel
Inscription and Marksobverse : CE(centre), 1904(below), LONDON(above) : bar : 14th BRITISH NATIONAL CONVENTION :
