Jamboree Collection

Scout Jamboree 1920
Sea Scouts from the British Isles march past Chief Scout, General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, part of a parade featuring scouts from the many nations who attended the first World Jamboree

Sir Robert Baden-Powell playing the Kudu Horn, Birkenhead, 1
Photograph showing Sir Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) (centre), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts, playing the Kudu horn at a Scouts World Jamboree, Birkenhead, July 1929

Scouts Great International Jamboree, Arrowe Park, Birkenhead
Scouting - Aerial view of the Great International Jamboree, Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, England Date: 1929

Closing show of 1960 Scouting Jamboree
Flags from countries around the world are paraded at the closing show of the National Jamboree which was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of scouting in the USA

George at Jambouree
Prince George (Duke of Kent) poses with Baden-Powell at a jamboree of Norfolk and Suffolk scouts in Salhouse Broad, near Wroxham. With Lords Playfair and Albemarle

Ladies Hiking Boots Ad
Advertisement for Ladies Hiking Boots by Jamboree

Baden Powell at the Third World Scout Jamboree, Arrowe Park, Upton in 1929

Baden Powell at the 3rd World Jamboree held at Arrowe Park Upton in 1929

Liverpool Boy Scouts in 1919

Liverpool Boy Scouts Rally 1919

6th World Scout Jamboree, August 1947 in Moisson, France (b / w photo)
1730160 6th World Scout Jamboree, August 1947 in Moisson, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: 6th World Scout Jamboree, august 1947 in Moisson, France)

6th World Scout Jamboree in Moisson, France, August 1947 (b / w photo)
1730178 6th World Scout Jamboree in Moisson, France, August 1947 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: 6th World Scout Jamboree, august 1947 in Moisson)

6th World Scout Jamboree in a Girl Guides Association Vehicle, Moisson, France, August 1947 (b / w photo)
1730156 6th World Scout Jamboree in a Girl Guides Association Vehicle, Moisson, France, August 1947 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: 6th World Scout Jamboree)

Buffalo Hunting, a "Jamboree"(engraving)
1057435 Buffalo Hunting, a " Jamboree" (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Hunting, a " Jamboree")

The scouts jamboree (colour litho)
3092858 The scouts jamboree (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scouts jamboree)

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouts Youth movement, hands a memento totem pole to a South African delegate at the 3rd World Scout Jamboree, held at Arrowe Park in Upton, Merseyside

Scouts tune in for the jamboree. Huddersfield scouts took part in a worldwide jamboree ? on the radio. Mr Tony Barr, of Denby Dale Amateur Radio Club

Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell, Wembley Jamboree
Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell at a great Scout Jamboree held at Wembley Stadium. Date: 1924

Scouts welcomed by the Prince of Wales at the jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, 1929 (1936)
Visiting scouts welcomed by the Prince of Wales at the jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, August 1929 (1936). From Edward The Eighth - Our King, by A.V. Groom

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]

Lord Baden Powell and Prince of Wales at World Jamboree
Lord Robert Baden Powell and Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) at the Third World Scout Jamboree, Arrowe Park, Upton, Merseyside

Queen Elizabeth II visiting scouts in Manitoba, Canada
Queen Elizabeth II visiting scouts during a Jamboree at Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, on 10 July 1970. Date: 1970

Scouting Comes of Age by Kenneth Brookes
Lord Baden Powell, together with Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) attend a scouting jamboree

Boy scouts at Jamboree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Boy scouts enjoying an outdoor activity at a Jamboree in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: 1952

Japanese boy scouts at World Jamboree, Warwickshire
Group photo of Japanese boy scouts and leaders at the World Jamboree, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. Date: 1957

German boy scouts at World Jamboree
German boy scouts with leader at World Jamboree. Date: 1957

Austrias oldest scout at World Jamboree
Austrias oldest scout, Fieldmaster Josef Gradwohl of Vienna, aged 77, chatting with a young scout at the 1951 World Jamboree, near Bad Ischl

King of Afghanistan with Lord Baden Powell
The King of Afghanistan with Lord Baden Powell, Chief Scout, and a group of scouts, at a Scout Display in London on 1 April 1928, in the scouting magazine Jamboree. Date: 1928

Prince Edward and Robert Baden-Powell
Prince Edward of Wales (future Edward VIII) and then Duke of Windsor, was cheif of the scouts for wales, photographed here with Robert Baden-Powell

BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE, 1937. Venezuelan Boy Scouts, Rafael Petit and Juan Carmona examining their boots after walking 25 miles a day from Caracas to Washington D.C

Scouting silhouettes by H. L. Oakley -- third page of a leaflet by B Haram & Co, printers and publishers of The Daily Arrowe, showing scouts and camping scenes

Japanese scouts arriving in Copenhagen, Denmark
Japanese scouts arriving at Central Station, Copenhagen, Denmark. They were welcomed by Christian Holm, President of the Danish Scouts. Also present are Rear Admiral Count Sano and Viscount Mishima

Boy and girl scouts at Jamboree, Karuizawa, Japan
Boy and girl scouts at the 4th Japan Boy Scouts Jamboree in Karuizawa, Japan. Present were 13000 scouts from 12 different nations

Prince Mikasa giving speech at Jamboree, Karuizawa
Prince Mikasa of Japan giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th Japan Boy Scouts Jamboree in Karuizawa, Japan. Behind him on the left is Hidesaburo Kurushima

Boy scouts at national jamboree, Okayama, Japan
Boys relaxing and drinking at the 4th National Boy Scout Jamboree, Nihonbara, Okayama, Japan. Date: 1967

Japanese boy scout at international camp
Portrait of a Japanese boy scout at an international camp

Japanese scouts at jamboree, Blair Atholl, Scotland
Japanese scouts at a jamboree, Blair Atholl, Scotland. Date: 1984

Scouting jamboree site near Mount Fuji, Japan
View of Asagiri Heights, the site of the 5th National Boy Scout Jamboree in 1970 and the 13th World Boy Scout Jamboree in 1971, with Mount Fuji in the background, Japan. Date: 1970s

Dutch boy scout at a jamboree with a goat. Date: 1948

Greek boy scouts at the World Jamboree. Date: 1957

Cub scouts at World Jamboree in Holland
Cub scouts and their leaders, both male and female, at the World Jamboree in Holland. Date: 1937

Scouts from Ghana at World Jamboree
Scouts from Ghana, male and female, at the World Jamboree. Date: 1957

Two German boy scouts at World Jamboree, Austria
Two German boy scouts at the World Jamboree in Austria, one with a guitar. Date: 1951

German boy scout at World Jamboree. Date: 1951

Sea Scouts playing bagpipes, Gibraltar
Gibraltar Sea Scouts playing the bagpipes and drums, practising for their visit to Edinburgh for the 15th Scottish International Scout Jamboree at Blair Atholl Castle, Scotland. Date: 1970s

Gambian scout at World Jamboree, Warwickshire
Gambian scout, D M Jagne, colour bearer, wearing a traditional hat at the World Jamboree, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, which was attended by 35

Scouts in Bathurst, Gambia, West Africa
Group photo of scouts in Bathurst, Gambia, West Africa, taking part in the ZD3D Radio Jamboree. Date: 1968

French scouts at camp, Algiers
French scouts at camp, for a Jamboree or Jamborette, Algiers. Date: 1929

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"Jamboree: A Century of Scout Gatherings and Adventure" Step back in time to the Scout Jamboree of 1920, where Sir Robert Baden-Powell himself graced the event, playing the majestic Kudu Horn. The picturesque Birkenhead served as a backdrop for this momentous occasion. Fast forward to the Scouts Great International Jamboree at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead - an unforgettable gathering that brought together scouts from all corners of the globe. George's beaming smile captured the spirit of camaraderie and friendship that permeated every corner of this grand event. The closing show of the 1960 Scouting Jamboree left everyone in awe with its spectacular display of talent and unity. It was a testament to how scouting instills values such as teamwork, leadership, and creativity in young minds. Even ladies' hiking boots couldn't resist being associated with such an iconic event. Their durability perfectly suited those who ventured into nature during jamborees, ensuring comfort while exploring new horizons. Baden Powell's presence at the Third World Scout Jamboree showcased his unwavering commitment to shaping future leaders worldwide. Held in Liverpool, it became a melting pot of cultures and ideas that ignited inspiration among scouts from different backgrounds. Liverpool Boy Scouts Rally in 1919 laid down strong foundations for future jamborees by fostering a sense of community among young boys eager to make their mark on society. This rallying cry echoed through generations as they embraced adventure under Lord Baden Powell's watchful eye. A truly historic moment unfolded when Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to scouts in Manitoba, Canada. Her regal presence inspired these young individuals who were proud ambassadors for their country during this memorable jamboree experience. From humble beginnings to global celebrations, jamborees have shaped countless lives over time. They continue to ignite passion within scouts worldwide, fostering a sense of belonging and adventure that transcends borders.