What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Above the YMCA crest:
Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works
Below the left hand pane: Below the right hand pane:
To the glory of God and in memory of / the services rendered through the Young Men's Christian
Association during the Great War 1914 / -1918: and to George Williams, its founder
Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works
Below the left hand pane: Below the right hand pane:
To the glory of God and in memory of / the services rendered through the Young Men's Christian
Association during the Great War 1914 / -1918: and to George Williams, its founder
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Additional general notes on the memorial
George Williams was born 1821 in Somerset. Moving to London he worked in many areas of the ministry of the non-conformist King's Weigh House Chapel. In 1844 he and some friends set up the YMCA. This soon grew into an international movement. In 1894 he was knighted by Queen Victoria and he died on 6th November 1905.
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Dudley Forsyth
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
14th November 1921.
References
Memorial Image
Media ID
196670
Image
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Gilmour Strang
Who is it credited to?
Gilmour Strang
Date Taken
21 June 2025
Who took or provided this image?
Gilmour Strang
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3799
Media Image Width
2680
Media ID
196671
Image
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window detail
Copyright Statement
Gilmour Strang
Who is it credited to?
Gilmour Strang
Date Taken
21 June 2025
Who took or provided this image?
Gilmour Strang
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2607
Media Image Width
3799