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."
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:Â "Wherewithal shall a young ...
Sir George Williams
In the photograph of the current building the plaque is behind the portico.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Young Men's Christian Association / YMCA
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William Tyndale and the Bible Society
2023: Esther Jung asked us about a date discrepancy on this inscription: both...
Other Subjects
Szmul Zygielbojm Memorial Committee
Group concerned with promoting the memory of Szmul Zygielbojm.
1 memorial
Mothers' Union
International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Founded by Mary Sumner near Winchester, in the parish where her husband was rector. With the support of the Bishop of Winch...
2 memorials
Croydon South Rotary Club
Rotary clubs were founded to encourage fellowship amongst members of local business communities.
4 memorials
Joseph da Costa Andrade
This person's grave was destroyed by a WW2 bomb. The name is on the south-west face of the pedestal. Joseph da Costa Andrade was born circa 1836 in London. He was the fifth of the eleven children ...
1 memorial
Woolwich Parochial Alms Houses
A sheltered housing block of eight flats. The plaque says they were originally founded in 1731, although Pathways who manage the accommodation, give the establishment date as 1679. Lost Hospitals ...
1 memorial
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