Wellington Quakers & World War I

A Photographic Snapshot 

To see a scrapbook about Wellington Meeting in the early 20th century, click on the image or use this link Wellington Friends and World War 1  

The Rigg Family

Rigg family members were central to Wellington Quakers at the time of World War I.

Back: John Rigg snr, John Rigg jnr.
Middle: Arthur Rigg, Hannah Rigg snr, Theodore Rigg.
Front row: Hannah Rigg jnr, Maud Rigg.

Writing to Parliament

Less than a month after the war was declared, Wellington Quakers were sending the Prime Minister their opinions and advice:

Friends Relief Expedition

Theodore Rigg joined the Friends Relief Expedition to help refugees in Europe.