From the archive: Farewells

Janet Scott continues her series on the Friend and the first world war and writes about some affecting tributes

At the end of June 1917 Isaac Sharp, the recording clerk of London Yearly Meeting, retired. He was one of the most remarkable and quietly influential Friends of his time. On 9 October he died. On both occasions the Friend published tributes to him and appreciations of his work. These extracts are a small selection.

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