Trowel, Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
The trowel used by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959 when she laid the foundation stone for the new Baden Powell House in Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London. The site was acquired in 1956, and Ralph Tubbs was appointed architect. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961, and received a number of awards. It is still used today as a scouting hostel and conference venue
Picture No
10703327
Media ID
48031925
Size
3626px x 4751px
(1.6MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Scout Association
Source
Unattributed photograph from The Scout Association Archive
Date
17 October 1959
