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 A. Williams (actor) "The Dumb Girl of Portici", directed by Lois Weber. 1914 would see him appear in several episodes of the serial, "The Hazards of Helen". In 1922, he would be cast as one of the leads in the serial, "In the Days of Buffalo Bill", directed by Edward Laemmle. His final film appearance would be in the 1926 silent film, "The Winner", directed by Harry J. Brown George A. Williams (actor) George A. Williams (August 11, 1854 – February 21, 1936), sometimes known as "G.A. Williams" or simply as George Williams, was an American actor of the silent film era. Born