BB history worldwide and district




Boys Brigade Timeline

key:  Red = Distrect      White = National


*        1854 – William Alexander Smith born (27th October).

*        1883 – BB Founded in Glasgow (4th October).      

*        1886 – First BB Camp (Tighnabruiach).

*        1897 – First Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of York.

*        1908 – Scout Movement Formed (by Baden Powell, developed from the BB).

*        1909 – William Alexander Smith knighted (July).

*        1913 – The King’s Badge introduced.

*        1914 – Sir William Alexander Smith died (10th May).

*        1914 - The West of England and Channel Islands District is founded

*        1917 – Boy Reserves started for 8 to 11 year olds.

*        1926 – Amalgamation of The Boys’ Brigade with The Boys’ Life Brigade.

*        1933 – Jubilee Celebrations.

*        1955 – BB involved in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award pilot scheme.

*        1963 – World Conference (of The Boys’ Brigade) formed.

*        1977 – Pre-Junior Section formed (now known as Anchor Section).

*        1982 – Royal Mail issue 1st Class stamp celebrating The Boys’ Brigade.

*        1983 – Centenary Celebrations.

*        1993 – Junior Section 75th Anniversary (previously called ‘Life Boys’).

*        2008 – 125th Anniversary of The Boys’ Brigade.

*        2008 – Girls’ Association formed.

*        2011 – 125th Anniversary of Camping.

*        2012 – HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Baton Run.

*        2014 -  West of England and Channel Islands District celebrates 100th birthday

*        2015 – Boys brigade 130th brithday .


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