Events tagged with "fabian society"

Historical Events tagged with "fabian society"

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Foundation of the Fabian Society in London

January 4th, 1884 141 years ago

The Fabian Society, a socialist organization, was founded in London by a group of intellectuals and activists including George Bernard Shaw and Sidney Webb. The society aimed to promote socialist ideals through gradual reform rather than revolutionary means, advocating for social justice, economic equality, and political reform in British society. It became a significant player in the formation of the Labour Party and the development of British socialism.