1884

Toynbee Hall

The first university settlement house. Founded by Samuel and Henrietta Barnett. It was named for their friend, Arnold Toynbee, the economic historian noted for his social commitment and desire to improve the living conditions of the working classes.

The idea was that the educated rich should live close to the poor and thus change society for the better. The Guild and School of Handicraft started life here in 1888.

Spitalfields Life have a good post about Toynbee Hall with lots of pictures. It's there we learnt that Toynbee Hall opened on Christmas Eve.

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Toynbee Hall

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Dr Jimmy Mallon

Dr Jimmy Mallon, CH, 1874 - 1961, Warden of Toynbee Hall, Champion of social ...

St Mary Matfelon

Our picture comes from Google satellite view and shows, better than can be se...

Toynbee Hall

Toynbee Housing Society Evershed House Community - Opened on September 23rd 1...

Toynbee Hall clock

The top plaque claims the 1965 restoration was in appreciation of "the half c...

Toynbee Hall Gatehouse

Toynbee Hall Gatehouse Inaugurated by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Harold...

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