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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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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
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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Henry Herbert Gwynn

Henry Herbert Gwynn

Henry Herbert Gwynn is 3rd from the right of the nine boys standing in the photograph of the scout troop. He was born in 1899 in Newington, Walworth, Surrey, the youngest of the six children of Ja...

Person, Children, Community / Clubs, Tragedy

2 memorials
Pepe Francis

Pepe Francis

Pepe Francis MBE from Trinidad, created the band, Ebony with 2 friends in 1969. He's taken part in Notting Hill Carnival since the beginning. Source: Pan Podium, Google Arts and Culture.

Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands

1 memorial
Kew Society

Kew Society

Originally founded as the Kew Union. It seeks to enhance the beauty of Kew and preserve its heritage. It reviews all planning applications in Kew, with special regard to the architectural integrity...

Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial
Woolwich Parochial Alms Houses

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 ...

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial