This picture shows the founder of The Boys’ Brigade; Sir William Alexander Smith. Smith was born in Thurso on 27th
October 1854 and started the first BB company in Glasgow on 4th October 1883. The object of the Boys’ Brigade is:
“The advancement of Christ’s kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience,
Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christianmanliness”
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The Company was formed in 1924, by Harry Rowley who became the first Captain, and remained in that position for a period of 10 years. The Captaincy was then taken over in 1934 by a gentleman by the name of Wilf Jones. Unfortunately we know little of him and have no photographs of him. Three …
The annual camp has always been a very important part of the 5th’s year, if not the highlight of most years. It has been the source of great friendships and fellowship for both boys and officers alike, and given the staff the opportunity to continue the work of the Boys’ Brigade at close hand. The …
Our first Camp was in 1926 at Bromyard, Kent. We have been on over 80 camps since then and camp is still the best part of the year for most members. If you click on the camp year below with a link you will be taken to a page with a photo from that year. List …