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Pro-Jerusalem Society

The Pro-Jerusalem Society was a society for the "preservation and advancement of the interests of Jerusalem", including its amenities, antiquities, cultural institutions and education. It was founded in 1918 in Jerusalem by Sir Ronald Storrs, the British military governor of the city, and Charles Robert Ashbee, an architect and leader of the Arts and Crafts Movement.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Pro-Jerusalem Society was a society for the "preservation and advancement of the interests of Jerusalem", including its amenities, antiquities, cultural institutions and education. It was founded in 1918 in Jerusalem by Sir Ronald Storrs, the British military governor of the city, and Charles Robert Ashbee, an architect and leader of the Arts and Crafts Movement.2

The story

Founded by Ronald Storrs in 1918.1

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Timeline

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