Baden Powell Of Gilwell Collection

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, English soldier. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Creator: Ape Junior
Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Portrait of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), British soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). English soldier Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Viscount Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900

Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Patriotic crowds celebrate outside the London home of British colonel Robert Baden-Powell after his part in the relief of the British-held town in South Africa

Boy scouts camping, 1926. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and Other Officers, at the Entrance to their " Dug-Out". 1901. Lord Edward Cecil was in the town of Mafeking during siege by the Boers

Mafeking: The Wolf That Never Sleeps, 1901. Creator: William Hatherell
Mafeking: " The Wolf That Never Sleeps", 1901. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British Army officer successfully defended the town during the Siege of Mafeking and was nicknamed Impeesa

Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Animals of the African Veldt: lions watching zebra and wildebeest. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Group portrait of scout leaders with chainmail epaulettes

Bobs Eyes, British Scouts, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa, between Great Britain

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, arrayed in the dress of a Red Indian tribe, c1925. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, (1857-1941), 1st Baron Baden-Powell, British Army officer and writer

Colonel Baden-Powell, 1902. Artists: Maull & Fox, Henry Maull, John Fox
Colonel Baden-Powell, 1902. Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, (1857-1941). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Major-General Baden-Powell and the Principal Men Who Helped Him to Defend Mafeking, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

The Duke of York (later King George VI) with Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree, Wembley, 1924
The Duke of York (later King George VI) with the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree at Wembley, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Colonel Robert Baden-Powell and his mother, sister and four brothers, 1900. Baden-Powell, Boer War hero and founder of the Boy Scout movement, with his mother Henrietta

The Club which was struck by a 94lb Boer shell, siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Club which was struck by a 94lb Boer shell, siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1901. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Boy scouts, 20th century. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Boy scouts, 20th century. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Baden-Powell is perhaps best known as being the founder of the Boy Scout movement. From Illustrated London News (26 May 1900)

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell (1857-1941) founded the Boy Scout movement

Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Baden-Powell (1857-1951) was stationed at Kandahar with the 13th Hussars after the final battle in Afghanistan

Robert Baden-Powell, English soldier, 1900. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: John Tenniel
The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

The Wolf that Never Sleeps, 1899-1900. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) at Mafeking, ever watchful, living up to his Matebele name Mpeesi ( The Wolf That Never Sleeps )

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Baden Powell of Gilwell, also known as Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, was an English soldier and the founder of the Scout Movement. His contributions to society are evident in various aspects, such as his design for Scouts Enrolment Card in 1944. This card served as a symbol of commitment and dedication to the principles of scouting. In Lord Baden-Powell's portrait from 1911, we see a man who exudes wisdom and leadership qualities that would inspire generations to come. Another glimpse into his personal life is captured in a photograph from around 1929, where he can be seen at home with his beloved dogs. It showcases a softer side to this military figure. The iconic image of Mafeking night in London depicts the celebration following the relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War in 1900. This event marked one of Baden-Powell's notable achievements and solidified his reputation as a hero. Scouting played an integral role in shaping young minds, fostering camaraderie and outdoor skills. A snapshot from 1926 shows Boy Scouts camping together, embracing adventure while learning valuable life lessons under Baden-Powell's guidance. Collaboration between General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and other officers is showcased at the entrance to their campsite - a testament to teamwork and strategic planning during times of conflict. Artistic representations like "Mafeking: The Wolf That Never Sleeps" by William Hatherell capture both the intensity and resilience exhibited by those involved in defending Mafeking during its siege. Similarly, Richard Caton Woodville II's painting titled "Night Sortie from Mafeking" highlights daring acts carried out under challenging circumstances. A photograph taken by Elliot & Fry portrays Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell himself - hailed as "The Defender of Mafeking. " This image immortalizes him as a symbol of bravery and determination.