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
John Wright (bookseller died 1844) 1771, and supplemented the text with "illustrations of the parliamentary history of the reign of George III", drawn from unpublished letters, private journals, and memoirs. In 1839 he published a preliminary volume, containing the "Debate of the House of Commons on the Bill for the Government of Quebec" (London, 8vo), a subject at that time of considerable interest. The work was approved by Lord Brougham, who, together with Hudson Gurney, assisted Wright financially. Seven parts appeared between 1841 and 1843, which, when bound, formed two volumes (London, 8vo).He died in London on 25 February 1844 at his residence, 26 Osnaburgh