Record Details
| NGO | South Place Ethical Society (SPES) |
|---|---|
| Address | SPES, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1 4RL |
| Telephone | 020 7242 8037/4 |
| library@ethicalsoc.org.uk | |
| Website | www.ethicalsoc.org.uk |
| Background Information | "Based at Conway Hall, London, the South Place Ethical Society is the oldest freethought community in the world. It was founded in 1793 as a dissenting congregation and for more than two centuries has been a focus for serious discussion of basic ethical principles. By 1888 SPES had rejected the existence of God and became an Ethical Society, the only one which now survives. SPES is now an educational charity and maintains a proud tradition of free enquiry in all areas of thought and action. It arranges many talks, courses and seminars for members and interested non-members as well as the famous seasons of Sunday chamber music concerts." Charity no. 251396. Source: www.ethicalsoc.org.uk |
| Year Created | 1793 |
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| Keywords | Education. |
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| Last Edited By | JRM at 25/01/2008 21:11:45 |
