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Plaque

Sir George Williams

Inscription

1879 - 1905
Sir George Williams, 1821 - 1905, founder of the Young Men's Christian Association, lived at no 13 Russell Square.

In the photograph of the current building the plaque is behind the portico.

Site: Sir George Williams (1 memorial)

WC1, Russell Square

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Sir George Williams

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Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA

Founded in 1844 by George Williams, the YMCA built their first gym in 1881 an...

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Sir George Williams

Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a ho...

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