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.
WC1, Russell Square
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir George Williams
Founded in 1844 by George Williams, the YMCA built their first gym in 1881 an...
Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a ho...
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The 'SJ' after his name means he was a Jesuit, a member of the Society of Jesus.
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