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Young Men's Christian Association

The original object was "to promote the spiritual and mental improvement of young men engaged in the drapery trade."

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Young Men's Christian Association

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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

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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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Other Subjects

Franco-British Society

Franco-British Society

From the picture source website: "Founded in 1924, although its roots go back to the Entente Cordiale at the beginning of the 20th century, it is dedicated to encouraging closer relations between B...

Group, Community / Clubs, France

2 memorials
Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255

Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255

Depending on different sources, it is the oldest, or second oldest lodge in the Craft Province of Masonry.

Group, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
National Sporting Club

National Sporting Club

Founded by John Fleming and A. F. "Peggy" Bettinson. First president Hugh Cecil Lowther, Fifth Earl of Lonsdale. It became the home of modern glove boxing, with bouts taking place in silence, after...

Group, Community / Clubs, Sport / Games

1 memorial
Nazareth House

Nazareth House

In 1850, Dr. Nicholas Wiseman became concerned about the plight of the aged, orphans and abandoned children in London. He appealed to a recently formed religious order in France which took care of ...

Building, Architecture, Benefactor, Community / Clubs, Religion

1 memorial
British Institute of Professional Photography

British Institute of Professional Photography

Held its first meeting, as the Professional Photographers Association, at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street.

Group, Community / Clubs, Photography

2 memorials