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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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Shadow Hi Fi

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Prince of Wales pub, Mackenzie Road

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