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What Convinced You?

The Ernest Bell Library’s 1964 copy of Animal Machines. What convinced you to change to vegan? A review of this book, Animal Machines by Ruth Harrison, pictured above, convinced the remarkable vegan pioneer Kathleen Jannaway. Quotes from a 2003 article by Harry Mather and Malcolm Horne, remembering Kathleen Jannaway – http://www.veganviews.org.uk/vv96/vv96jannaway.html In 1964, Kathleen read a review of the book ‘Animal Machines’ by Ruth Harrison which revealed the cruel farming conditions of battery…

March 3, 2016 (Last Updated: October 7, 2016) By John Edmundson

General/ vegan history/ vegetarian history

The Vegetarian Hotel, Woodridge, NY

An old postcard in our Ernest Bell Library. Subject: Vegetarian Hotel, Woodridge, N. Y. Publisher: A. S. Landis, Wurstboro, N. Y. Type: Linen Size: 3.5″ x 5.5″ (9 x 14 cm) Date: Undated – circa 1920 Every item in our collection has the power to tell / reveal ‘stories’! With this old postcard, it is ‘stories’ of people actively promoting vegetarianism in and around New York, from almost 100 years ago,…

March 1, 2016 By John Edmundson

General

Old Artwork And Old Badges

Some early examples of vegetarians cooperating – sharing ideas – sharing artwork – helping humans – helping animals. Artwork, metal badges & paper badges (perhaps they were intended to be pinned to garments, or inserted into holders), some of which are in our Ernest Bell Library, some of which are in other collections. The embedded links will allow you to ‘dig deeper’. We do not know the identity of the artists…

February 29, 2016 By John Edmundson

Animal Companions/ Animal Rights/ General/ vegan history/ vegetarian history

So Shines A Good Dog – National Canine Defence League

A wonderfully designed postcard from the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) – circa 1930. A much loved item in the Ernest Bell Library. So Shines A Good Dog In A Naughty World ……quoting Shakespeare – ……’maybe’ quoting the Bible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… William Shakespeare – The Merchant of Venice, Act 5, Scene I – circa 1598 Portia: That light we see is burning in my hall. How far that little candle throws…

February 29, 2016 By John Edmundson

Environment/ Events/ General/ Interview/ Video

WATCH: Vegan Stevie Wonder Interviewed At The 13th Annual Global Green Pre Oscar Party

Global Green kicked off Oscar week once again this year with the green event of the week on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel. Global Green rolled out the green carpet that welcomed Hollywood’s eco-conscious celebrities and allies as they arrived in eco-friendly cars to raise funds and awareness for Global Green’s ongoing initiatives. Singer/Songwriter Charlie Puth opened the show before headliner and vegan singer/songwriter legend…

February 26, 2016 By Ken Spector

Events/ General/ Video

Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival 2016 – Tips and Highlights

Watch our highlight video of the Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival 2016 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater in Scottsdale, Arizona. Interviews by HappyCow’s Ken Spector. The 2 day annual event took place on January 9 and 10, 2016. Locals talk about Scottsdale/Tempe/Phoenix’s favorite vegan restaurants and other vegan tips. Watch our video highlights here: For more info see: https://azvegfoodfest.com…

February 21, 2016 (Last Updated: February 22, 2016) By Ken Spector

General

Thailand: A Great Place For Vegans?!

Before I went on my first trip to Thailand I had heard a bunch of rumors about whether or not Thailand would be a good place for vegans. Bangkok was supposed to be super easy. Phuket impossible. It turns out that it actually doesn’t matter what they tell you. When you get there, things will be different. Why? Because even though there might be a lot of vegan restaurants in…

January 17, 2016 (Last Updated: May 21, 2020) By Mallorcatalks

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5 Vegan Places To Eat In Ubud, Bali

If you’re a vegan and haven’t traveled to Ubud, I suggest you put it at the top of your “To-Travel To” bucket list. This town is like a gathering place for everyone on a plant-based diet and you can pretty much get your hands on anything you’re craving in a vegan version. This list could be miles long but I’ll keep it short with five places you gotta visit when…

November 25, 2015 (Last Updated: December 1, 2015) By Livesabroad

General/ vegan history/ vegetarian history

Vegetarian Central London 1947

Time travel – back 68 years to Vegetarian Central London 1947. These 5 restaurant businesses had all survived WW2. Kudos to all of the owners & their teams! Sharing a few items from our Ernest Bell Library archives. The ‘London Vegetarian Society’ in 1947 – minus most of its archives as its previous home had been destroyed in the ‘Blitz’ 6 years earlier in 1941. 5 places to eat –…

November 24, 2015 (Last Updated: July 24, 2016) By John Edmundson

Animal Rights/ General/ vegan history/ vegetarian history

Undercover Activism 100+ Years Ago!

Today: – ……we would like to jump back to 1914, to one of the first successful animal cruelty prosecutions. The court case was brought by the Performing and Captive Animals Defence League (PADL). We are happy to discover that undercover activism for the benefit of animals goes back more than 100 years! ‘Andrew’, a dealer friend in the UK, recently discovered this original postcard of ‘Choclat’ and sold it to us.…

November 23, 2015 (Last Updated: November 24, 2016) By John Edmundson

General

HappyCow Cookbook Holiday Giveaway

HappyCow helps millions of people everywhere find delicious vegan and vegetarian cuisine across the globe through the site’s extensive database of restaurants and reviews. Now, Eric Brent, creator of HappyCow, and Glen Merzer, coauthor of Food Over Medicine, have brought the HappyCow concept home with The HappyCow Cookbook! The HappyCow Cookbook features a collection of nutritious and delicious dishes from top-rated vegan restaurants around the world! It shares the…

November 6, 2015 (Last Updated: May 21, 2020) By shannonb

Dining/ General/ Raw/ Restaurants/ Reviews/ Veganism

Vegan Hong Kong Five Minute Guide 2015

World Vegan Day 2015 has come and gone. It was celebrated in Hong Kong with the Meat Free Hong Kong meetup group enjoying a fabulous, fabulous, fabulous hot pot meal at the city’s Pure Veggie House. HK has 7+ million people and 200+ all vegetarian restaurants. It’s thus maybe slightly surprising that so few of those vego restaurants purport to be 100% vegan. This is thus a quick run down…

November 5, 2015 (Last Updated: August 20, 2016) By Stevie

Animal Rights/ General/ vegan history/ vegetarian history

Performing Seals – UK Royalty – AR Activists

SeaWorld 2014 / 5. The Hippodrome, London 1921. We are continuing the fight against humans forcing animals to perform for their profit. Important notes are in – brown. The postcard & other items referenced in this blog post are being cared for by the Ernest Bell Library. Our articles are always ‘heavy’ with embedded links & notes. Our goals are to help researchers & to inspire fellow animal rights activists.…

November 4, 2015 By John Edmundson

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