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A Vegetarian Society occurs as British society founded 30 September 1847 and is believed to be a oldest society promoting vegetarianism in the world. the number one meeting was held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital at Ramsgate in Kent. Its 1st to the full meeting was held inside Manchester the following season & 1848 also saw the publication of the number 1 issue of 'A Vegetarian', a magazine of the society. There exists other info just about a formation of the Society at http://www.vegsoc.org/info/developm.html#form

Illustrious members develop involved Mahatma Gandhi and George Bernard Shaw.

A modern day society is, around its have words, "an educational charity promoting understanding and respect for vegetarian lifestyles".

A Vegetarian Society approves products that come vegetarian & these may carry its seedling symbol.

Australian Vegetarian Society
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