The Boys Brigade

Exploring a variety of topics, the first ever lavishly illustrated history history of the Boys' Brigade.

This early work on the Boys’ Brigade is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It was the standard hand-book of Brigade members and includes information on camp equipment, organisation, recreations and much more. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the Boys’ Brigade and its history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Successful solicitor and altruist Oliver Watts Hind founded the Dakeyne Street Lads’ Club (popularly known as DAKO) in Nottingham in 1907. By combining the ethos of the Boys’ Brigade with wider educational facilities, he established a place of recreation and learning that enriched the lives of thousands of working class boys from the Sneinton area of the city over many years. This book contains the story of Oliver Watts Hind and the unique boys’ club he created.

The Boys' Brigade has just celebrated its 125th Anniversary. This book features histories, stories, and interviews from the UK, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the United States of America.