Bloomsbury in 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
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. It is in Bloomsbury. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
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);
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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 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.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
2. Sir George Williams Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
