Harold Styan
Harold Styan | |
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Styan, c. 1972 | |
| Born | 4 March 1895 Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 30 October 1982 (aged 87) Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1908–1982 |
| Known for | Services to youth |
| Notable work | Founded Harrogate Boys' Club |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Harold Styan OBE (4 March 1895 – 30 October 1982) was an English gymnast and physical culturist in the music halls in his youth, a physical training instructor and drill sergeant in the First World War, and a sports teacher and youth worker in Harrogate, Yorkshire, for the rest of his life.
Styan is remembered for running Harrogate Boys' Club and for his work as sports teacher at various Harrogate schools, including Clifton House School. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1972 for his services to youth, and a charity and youth club were named after him.