YMCA celebrates 175th anniversary

This week, YMCA celebrates its 175th anniversary. On 6 June 1844, 22 year-old draper George Williams joined 11 friends to organise the first Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), a refuge of Bible study and prayer for young men seeking escape from the hazards of life on the streets of London. We will be celebrating this monumental year with several events, not just in London where we started, but all over the country. YMCA 175 Birthday Party As YMCA turns 175 we are encouraging all our shops to host a YMCA…

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