David Nasmith

David Nasmith (March 1799 – 17 November 1839) founded The City Mission Movement in the UK, the US and in Europe.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Nasmith began life in manufacturing as an apprentice.

His wife was later buried in Highgate Cemetery and some friends from the City Missions erected a monument to David Nasmith over her grave.

"David Nasmith originated the Young Men’s Christian Association in Glasgow, and set the institution at work in other cities and around the world.

(A. G. Callant, author of Saint Mungo's Bells)[2]"Clubs and associations, missions and societies were in his blood.