Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir George Williams

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017

1. Sir George Williams Marker

Inscription. 1879-1905

Sir
George
Williams
1821-1905
Founder of the
Young Men's
Christian
Association

Lived at No. 13 Russell Square

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1905.

Location. 51° 31.358′ N, 0° 7.592′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Russell Square just west of Woburn Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Russell Square, Camden, England WC1B 5EH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emmeline Pankhurst (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Samuel Romilly (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); T.S. Eliot (about 120 meters away); Roger Fry (about 120 meters away); Friend at Hand (about 120 meters away); Frances Trollope (about 180 meters away); Edward Westermarck (about 210 meters away); Sir Thomas Lawrence (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . .
1. Our Founder, Sir George Williams (YMCA UK). (Submitted on November 3, 2017.)
2. George Williams (YMCA) (Wikipedia). "Sir George Williams (11 October 1821 – 6 November 1905) was

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an English philanthropist and founder of the YMCA. The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities....Appalled by the terrible conditions in London for young working men, he gathered a group of his fellow drapers together to create a place that would not tempt young men into sin. That place was the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), which he founded on 6 June 1844...." (Submitted on November 3, 2017.)

Sir George Williams Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017

2. Sir George Williams Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.