Robert Baden Powell Collection (#2)

With Colonel Baden-Powell in Mafeking, inspecting the Sick Horses Lines (litho)
1043272 With Colonel Baden-Powell in Mafeking, inspecting the Sick Horses Lines (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Colonel Baden-Powell in Mafeking)

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

Colonel Rss Baden-Powell on his Charger "Aconite"(b / w photo)
1042820 Colonel Rss Baden-Powell on his Charger " Aconite" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The impressive scene in Middlesbrough Town Hall where Scouts and Guides gather to pay homage at the Robert Baden-Powell centenary service. 24th February 1957

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]

An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Creator: Unknown
An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Rover Scouts from Egypt, Rhodesia, England, Scotland, Armenia, Irak, Norway and Australia

Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Boy scouts taking part in outdoor activities. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds

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]

A Sea Scout, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A Sea Scout, 1944. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. A reference to Sea Scouts appears as early as July 1909. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds

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

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

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

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 )

Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Birkenhead, England: c. 1926 Sir Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout and founder of the Boy Scouts, (left) and the Prince of Wales, who is the Chief Scout in Wales

Robert Baden-Powell
England: c. 1930 Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy and Girl Scouts

Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers C016 / 8818
Baden-Powell with US scouting pioneers. Seated at centre is the British founder of the Boy Scouts movement, Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

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Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, was an English soldier and the founder of the Boy Scout movement. His contributions to scouting 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 that Baden-Powell held dear. In addition to his administrative work, Lord Baden-Powell also had a creative side. Ape Junior captured his charismatic personality in a caricature titled "Lord Baden-Powell" from 1911. Another artistic representation is seen in Kenneth Brookes' depiction of the Boy Scout Uniform and Badges from 1944, showcasing how these elements became synonymous with scouting worldwide. Beyond his professional endeavors, Robert Baden-Powell enjoyed moments of relaxation at home with his beloved dogs around 1929. These furry companions provided him solace amidst his busy life dedicated to shaping young minds through scouting. One significant event that marked Lord Baden-Powell's legacy was Mafeking night in London during 1900. This celebration honored his heroic defense during the Siege of Mafeking and highlighted the impact he had on British society at large. Even during times of conflict like World War II, scouts remained resilient under their leader's guidance. In an image from 1941, we see a Kings Scout taking charge while interacting with boy scouts from Gibraltar—a testament to how scout values transcend borders and unite people across nations. Scouting is not just about paperwork or formalities; it encompasses adventure too. An image capturing boy scouts camping in 1926 showcases their spirit for exploration nurtured by Robert Baden-Powell's teachings. Throughout history, many artists have sought to capture Lord Baden-Powell's essence on canvas or lithographs.