1886
Leysian Mission founded at Whitecross Street. School Secretary appointment.
The Leys Christian Union first discussed the desirability of opening up a Mission in the East End of London in 1885. It was very much the practice for public schools in the last quarter of the century to establish such missions, inspired by Uppingham’s example under the leadership of its headmaster, Edward Thring. The proposal had the strong backing of McArthur, who provided many of the original organisers. It opened in Whitecross Street in 1886, with Frank Holman, one of Alexander McArthur’s sons-in-law, as its first secretary.
