Fine Art Print : Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
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Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Two workmen looking at an architectural plan on the site of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. They are Stan Strowbridge (left), Foreman Carpenter and ex-Scout (12th Hammersmith), and Syd Edmonds (right), General Foreman and ex-Boys Brigade (Stockwell). 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. Date: 22 June 1960
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Media ID 14144822
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
12th 1960 Baden Builder Builders Carpenter Development Edmonds Foreman Hammersmith Kensington Pipe Plan Powell Queens Shirtsleeves Staircase Stairs Stan Stockwell Workman Workmen Scout Scouting Scouts
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of "Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning photograph transports you back in time, capturing the essence of a bygone era with two workmen intently studying an architectural plan on the construction site of Baden Powell House in 1930s South Kensington. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office décor and let the history and charm of London's iconic architecture be a daily inspiration.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Two intrepid workmen, Stan Strowbridge (left) and Syd Edmonds (right), pause at the construction site of Baden Powell House in South Kensington, London, to study an architectural plan. The year is 1960, and the men, both ex-Scouts and ex-Boys Brigade members, are deeply engaged in bringing the vision for this new building to life. Stan, a Foreman Carpenter from the 12th Hammersmith Scouts, and Syd, the General Foreman from the Boys Brigade in Stockwell, are dressed in shirtsleeves and ties, with the ever-present pipe in Syd's hand adding an air of authority. The site, which was acquired in 1956, had been entrusted to Ralph Tubbs, a renowned architect, who was tasked with designing a building that would become a fitting tribute to the Scouting and Guiding movement. The foundation stone was laid by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959, and the building was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Baden Powell House, located at Queens Gate, would go on to receive numerous awards for its innovative design and construction. Today, it continues to serve as a vital scouting hostel and conference venue, providing a space for young people to learn, grow, and build their own futures. This photograph captures a moment in time, as these two dedicated workmen, with their combined expertise and passion, contribute to the creation of a lasting legacy.
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