Site of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Building works in progress on the site of Baden Powell House, Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London. The two workmen in the centre are filling in an old well which had been discovered during demolition. The site was acquired in 1956, and Ralph Tubbs was appointed architect. The foundation stone was laid by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959, and the building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. The building received a number of awards. It is still used today as a scouting hostel and conference venue
Picture No
10703355
Media ID
48032014
Size
3626px x 3708px
(1.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Scout Association
Source
Unattributed photograph from The Scout Association Archive
Date
March 1960
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