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A plaque for George Williams 13-16 Russell Square, London. Family vault of Sir George Williams at Highgate Cemetery (west) Sir George Williams (11 October 1821 – 6 November 1905) was an English philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
May 31, 2022 · In the mid-1800s, George Williams lived in a time when the world was hurting and had all kinds of questions. He found there was something about this mission of showing God loved people in a tangible way that can bring hope to the world.
On 6th June 1844, George Williams, together with ten Christian young men, established the YMCA. “Our object is the improvement of the spiritual condition of the young men engaged in houses of business, by the formation of Bible classes, family and social prayer meetings, mutual improvement societies, or any other spiritual agency.”
Oct 11, 2021 · On 11 October 2021, we mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of our founder, George Williams, in Somerset, England. In June 1844, together with 11 other young men, George Williams established the YMCA.
Sep 10, 2010 · The evolutionary biologist George Williams died on Wednesday at the age of 84. He was one of the most important evolutionary biologists of the twentieth century, although he’s not a familiar ...
Jul 6, 2020 · This time four years ago George Williams was hoping to face Cristiano Ronaldo in the Euro 2016 semi-final. Now the Wales international is just hoping he can find a club.
Nov 1, 2023 · The Sir George Williams protest occurred at a critical juncture in Canadian history. For a moment, it shattered the myth of Canadian innocence that denied Canada's history and legacies of ...
Oct 18, 2023 · England captain George Williams will miss the first two Tests against Tonga after his appeal against his extended ban was rejected by a new three-person tribunal.
Oct 27, 2022 · George Williams has been named England captain for their final World Cup Group A game against Greece at Bramall Lane on Saturday, with Sam Tomkins rested.
Oct 18, 2023 · England will be without captain George Williams for their first two Tests against Tonga after an appeal against his ban being extended was rejected by the Rugby Football League.
