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 Knox 3rd Earl of Lonsdale. He died at Bulstrode Street in London on 6 March 1894. A stained glass window in the Church of St Nicholas, Cottesmore was "erected by his sorrowing and broken hearted wife" to his memory. The colours of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards were gifted to the church by his widow and hang in the nave. George Williams Knox Major-General John George Williams Knox CB (1838 - 6 March 1894) was a British soldier. He was commissioned in the Scots Fusilier Guards in January 1855 and served in the Crimean War with the Scots Fusilier Guards. He