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."
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
Psalm 119 Verse 9, in the King James Bible reads: "Wherewithal shall a young ...
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
2023: Esther Jung asked us about a date discrepancy on this inscription: both...
2022: The Seven Dials Trust has a page about Bieda, including: "David has chaired the Seven Dials Trust since its inception in 1984. David also serves on the committees of the Soho Society, the Mus...
From their website: "Our Aims: Provide information and practical help to Barbican gardeners of all experience levels; Encourage the cultivation of plants in window-boxes, terraces and public spaces...
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