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Lord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection

Lord Baden-Powell de Gilwell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Lieut.-General Baden-Powell, c1900. Creator: Lafayette

Lieut.-General Baden-Powell, c1900. Creator: Lafayette
Lieut.-General Baden-Powell, c1900. Portrait of Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, British soldier and defender of Mafeking in the Boer War

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade from White House Portico, 1911

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William Howard Taft and James Bryce, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William Howard Taft and James Bryce, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William Howard Taft and James Bryce, 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US President William Howard Taft; British ambassador to the United

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. C.H. Livingstone; Baden-Powell; Taft; Amb. Bryce; Unidentified; James Sloane, 1911

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade: All Or Some of Foregoing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC Reviewing Parade: All Or Some of Foregoing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Reviewing Parade: All Or Some of Foregoing, 1911. [US Army officer and aide Major Archibald Butt (in cap)

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Founder of Boy Scouts Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William H. Taft, Archibald Willingham Butt, 1911

Founder of Boy Scouts Sir Robert Baden-Powell, William H. Taft, Archibald Willingham Butt, 1911. [US Army officer and aide Major Archibald Butt; British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911
Baden-Powell Visit, [Washington, DC], 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US Army officer

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To DC, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] DC, 1911. [British founder of the Boy Scouts movement Robert Baden-Powell; US Army officer

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade... 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Reviewing Parade... 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Reviewing Parade: Baden-Powell; Maj. Butt, Rear; President Taft; Bryce; Livingstone, 1911

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: King George V with Lord Baden-Powell Inspecting Boy Scouts, 1920, 1944. Creator: Unknown

King George V with Lord Baden-Powell Inspecting Boy Scouts, 1920, 1944. Creator: Unknown
King George V with Lord Baden-Powell Inspecting Boy Scouts, 1920, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Baden-Powell with some Rhodesian Scouts, 1944. Creator: Unknown

Baden-Powell with some Rhodesian Scouts, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Baden-Powell with some Rhodesian Scouts, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). Creator: Unknown

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)

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageLord Baden Powell De Gilwell Collection: 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. Creator: Unknown
Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Group portrait of scout leaders with chainmail epaulettes



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Lord Baden-Powell de Gilwell, the founder of the Boy Scouts movement, was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to shaping young minds and instilling values of loyalty, courage, and service. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scouts around the world to strive for excellence and make a positive impact in their communities. As a decorated war hero and prolific author, Lord Baden-Powell's teachings on outdoor skills, leadership development, and character building have stood the test of time. His commitment to fostering camaraderie among youth from diverse backgrounds has left an indelible mark on society. Lord Baden-Powell's motto "Be Prepared" serves as a timeless reminder for all individuals to be ready for any challenge that comes their way. In honoring his memory, we pay tribute to a man whose influence transcends borders and empowers young people to become responsible citizens of the world.