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William Booth began his Christian Revival Society, preaching the gospel in a tent, erected in the Friends Burial Ground, Thomas Street, Whitechapel, in 1865.

Others joined his Christian Mission, and on 7 August 1878 the Salvation Army was formed at a meeting held at 272 Whitechapel Road .< ref >< cite > 1878 Foundation Deed Of The Salvation Army accessed 15 February 2007 </ cite ></ ref > A statue commemorates both his mission and his work in helping the poor.