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
Frederick Williams (priest) Frederick Williams (priest) Frederick Henry Williams (1826 – 22 August 1885) was a 19th Century Anglican clergyman, considered at the time to be a controversial figure. Williams was born at Skea House, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland in 1826, the son of George Campbell Williams, his mother's maiden name was Harrold. Frederick Henry Williams married Jane Susannah Gael in London on and was divorced . They had one son, George Frederick Charles Williams. Frederick Henry Williams died aged 59 in Grahamstown, South Africa. Williams was appointed Dean of Grahamstown 1865. Various schemes had been discussed from time to time for the building