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: "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
White Horse pub
Pubwiki have a good page on this pub. A tavern has existed here since at least 1690. Known as the White Horse from at least 1745. Rebuilt c.1868-70 and again 1927-8. Closed and was demolished in 20...
1 memorial
Castle Baynard Ward Club (centenary)
Founded by Sir Thomas Vansittart Bowater. Initially intended to protect the ward's interests and enable members to meet councillors in the City of London. Now more just a social club.
1 memorial
Enid Balint
Psychoanalyst and welfare worker. Born Enid Flora Albu. She was involved in the organisation and administration of the Family Welfare Association and Citizens' Advice Bureaux. After her first marri...
1 memorial
Charles W. Toms
One of the Deacons at the Wandsworth chapel who provided lectures and popular entertainments during the week for the working classes. Active in 1883. Is it possible that he could be the Charles W. ...
1 memorial
Admiral Duncan pub bombing
Well known as a gay pub, the Admiral Duncan was the site chosen by Neo-Nazi David Copeland to detonate a nail bomb which killed three people and wounded 70. Copeland, who was also responsible for ...
Event, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Gender Issues, Terrorism, Tragedy
3 memorials
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1 memorial
Mark Lemon
Co-founder and first editor of "Punch". Born Oxford Street. Aged 8, when his father died he was sent to live with his paternal grandparents at Church Farm House. Also founded "The Field" and was in...
1 memorial
London Coliseum
Built as a, very large, variety theatre by Oswald Stoll using architect Frank Matcham. It experienced some ups and downs financially and then in the early sixties suffered the indignity of conversi...
1 memorial
John Tweed
Sculptor. Born Glasgow. Good friend and associate of Rodin. Also by Tweed is the Wellington Monument in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Died in a nursing home at 18 Langham Street.
5 memorials
Gospel Lighthouse Mission
Our drawing, from Exploring Southwark,shows the building to the right of the Mission before the Club building arrived.This website also gives the history of the construction of the two buildings, a...
1 memorial
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