Author Archive | Chris Spackman

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The Boys’ Brigade in Port Towns – Camping and the Case of Bristol c.1888-1920

  In 1888 the Boys’ Brigade in Scotland was prevalent in portside cities. Glasgow (93 Companies), Edinburgh (17), and Ayr (6) were home to the largest Battalions.[1]  When the movement became established south of the border this pattern was replicated.  By the end of the century London was the second largest area of strength nationally […]

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