YMCA Hut, Wimbledon Camp, Wimbledon Common: First World War
Area | Wimbledon Village |
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Picture Reference | Wim_17_1-19 |
Original Format | Photo |
Notes / History | Patriotic fervour and welfare concerns led to many religious organisations to compete for the honour of providing entertainment and moral guidance to the troops. However it was the non-sectarian “Young Men’s Christian Association” which proved the most enduring. In addition to the Camp Hut clubs, rooms were available at the YMCA in Worple Road and the Victoria Institue |