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Founding of the Boys' Brigade
- When
- 4 October 1883
- Where
- Free Church Mission Hall, North Woodside Road
Sir William Alexander Smith founded the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow on 4 October 1883, creating the first uniformed youth organisation.
The founding took place at the Free Church Mission Hall on North Woodside Road. Smith combined drill, fun activities, and Christian values to develop Christian manliness. The organisation used semi-military discipline, gymnastics, and religious services to structure its activities.
Sources
- Boys' Brigade Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
- William Alexander Smith (Boys' Brigade) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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