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Important dates from the past

William Alexander Smith born at Pennyland, near Thurso

27th October 1854

Boys' Brigade founded in Glasgow by William Smith

Thursday 4th October 1883

First BB camp at Tighnabruach on the Klyes of Bute

16th July 1886

The Cross of Heroism is introduced

1902

General Baden-Powell realises the potential of BB Scouting activities, and the first seeds of the Scouts Movement are sown

1903

William Smith knighted for his service to Boys

July 1903

Sir William Smith, died in London aged 59

Sunday 10th May 1914

The Boys' Brigade merges with the Boys' Life Brigade

1925

The Boys' Brigade celebrates it's Jubilee Year

1933

Feldon Lodge opened

22nd October 1949

Brigade House ay Parsons Green was officially opened by Princess Alexandra

9th December 1966

The Boys' Brigade celebrates 100 years of service to Boys

1983

4th North West Durham (Tanfield Lea) Company Founded

1984

After many years of discussion the Boys' Brigade agree a new uniform!

2000

4th North West Durham (Tanfield Lea) Company celebrates 20 years young!

2004