History of youth work History of youth work The history of youth work goes back to the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, which was the first time that young men left their own homes and cottage industries to migrate to the big towns. The result of this migration was an emergent youth culture in urban areas, which was responded to by the efforts of local people. In 1844 the first organisation whose sole aim was to address the needs of young men was founded. The YMCA was set up by George Williams. Williams was from London and his goal was
George Williams (rugby union) George Williams (rugby union) George Albert Williams (1856–27 April 1925) was a New Zealand rugby union player who toured with the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team to the British Isles, Ireland and Australia. Nicknamed "Bully", Williams was one of five non-Māori players in the Natives' side. Williams was born in Auckland in 1956, and did not start playing rugby until the age of 24. He was a member of the Wellington club Poneke, and was selected for Wellington province from the club in 1886, 1887 and 1888. In early 1888, Joe Warbrick, a member of the 1884 New Zealand