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Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA

Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA

Founded in 1844 by George Williams, the YMCA built their first gym in 1881 and opened their first purpose built centre in 1911.

The original object was "to promote the spiritual and mental improvement of young men engaged in the drapery trade."

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA

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Ealing YMCA tree

Psalm 119 Verse 9, in the King James Bible reads: "Wherewithal shall a young ...

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Sir George Williams

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

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YMCA

Williams was working as a buyer at Hitchcock, Rogers & Co., a large retai...

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Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA

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Red Triangle Club Plaistow

YMCA Plaistow Red Triangle Club V (for Victory)

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William Tyndale and the Bible Society

2023: Esther Jung asked us about a date discrepancy on this inscription: both...

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Queen's Park Area Residents' Association

Queen's Park Area Residents' Association

From the website: "QPARA was established by local residents in 1973 as an entirely voluntary organisation keen to preserve the integrity of the conservation area … and that’s what we still do, but ...

Group, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
Henry Williamson Society

Henry Williamson Society

The Henry Williamson Society possesses a small archive, consisting chiefly of collections of letters from Henry Williamson that have been donated to it over a number of years.

Group, Community / Clubs, Literature

1 memorial
Althorp Lodge

Althorp Lodge

In this building Robert Sadler opened a pub and leisure gardens. In 1853, using the land behind the pub, he opened the Copenhagen Running Grounds. "The ground eventually closed in 1864 following c...

Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Property

1 memorial
Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255

Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255

Depending on different sources, it is the oldest, or second oldest lodge in the Craft Province of Masonry.

Group, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
South Place Ethical Society / Conway Hall Ethical Society

South Place Ethical Society / Conway Hall Ethical Society

Possibly the oldest surviving free thought organisation in the world, and the only remaining Ethical society in the UK. Originated as a religious group, allied to the Baptists. By 1793 they had the...

Group, Community / Clubs, Philosophy, Religion

1 memorial