Powell Collection (page 18)

Ruins of Ulverscroft Priory, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of the ruins of Ulverscroft Priory, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

Francis (Frank) Smyth Powell
Pencil drawing of Francis (Frank) Smyth Powell (1850-1931), one of the children of the Reverend Baden Powell and his third wife Henrietta, by the artist Carl Hartmann (1818-1857)

Lighthouse with boats, Trieste, Italy
Lighthouse with boats at Trieste, Italy, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. November 1840

Monastery of St Bernard, Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire
Sketch of the Monastery of St Bernard, Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

Sketch of Tenby, Wales, including Worms Head, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1840

Trees at St Donats, Glamorgan, Wales
Colour sketch of trees, possibly at St Donat s, Glamorgan, Wales, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1842

Watercolour sketch of Pegwell Bay, Kent
A delightful watercolour sketch of Pegwell Bay, Kent, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Rocks near Hammercliff Ridge, Leicestershire
Sketch of rocks south-east of Hammercliff Ridge, Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Swithland Rectory, Leicestershire
Sketch of Swithland Rectory, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Portrait of Reverend Baden Powell
Head and shoulders portrait of Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell, drawn by his wife, Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914)

Sketch of Tenby, including St Catherines Island
Sketch of Tenby, Wales, with St Catherines Island and the Castle on the right, and a distant view of the Devonshire Coast and Ilfracombe on the left, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860)

Warington and George Smyth Powell
Henry Warington Smyth Powell (1847-1921) and George Smyth Powell (1847-1898), two of the children of the Reverend Baden Powell and his third wife Henrietta

View of The Hyde, Ingatestone, Essex
The Hyde, Ingatestone, Essex, with two people on a bridge over the water, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1855

Gothic building, Belgium
A gothic building in Belgium, possibly St Nicholas Church in Ghent, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1839

Dining Room, New College Lane, Oxford
An unfinished watercolour sketch of Reverend Baden Powells dining room at New College Lane, Oxford, with mother and children sitting round a table

Sketch of Tenby, Wales, including the Castle
Sketch of Tenby, Wales, showing the Castle, Worms Head, St Catherines Island and Caldey Island, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1840

Sea Scouts with Prince of Wales and Baden Powell
Sea Scouts in a cutter raising their oars, as they row Edward, Prince of Wales, Admiral Hickley and Chief Scout Baden-Powell across the lake at Alexandra Park, North London. 7 October 1922

Early scouting certificate
An early scouting certificate, with the handwritten words: You are now a Scout. I trust you - on your honour - at all times to do your best to carry out your duty

Swithland Slate Quarry, Leicestershire
Sketch of Swithland Slate Quarry, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Country scene by Reverend Baden Powell
Sketch of people fishing and paddling in a stream, with a cottage in the background, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. circa 1840-1860

Sketch of Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1846

View of cliffs near Brighton, Sussex
Watercolour sketch of a view of cliffs near Brighton, Sussex, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. April 1844

Syenite Rocks, Bradgate Park, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of Syenite Rocks at Bradgate Park adjoining the road at Newtown, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Witch and goblins by Reverend Baden Powell
A delightful and typically Victorian sketch of a witch and her goblin friends, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

Mr Greens House at Pavenham, Bedfordshire
Ink drawing of Mr Greens House at Pavenham, Bedfordshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Felmersham Church, Bedfordshire
Watercolour sketch of Felmersham Church, Bedfordshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Sketch of North Beach, Tenby, Wales
Sketch of Tenby, Wales, showing the North Beach, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1840

Rural scene near Swithland, Leicestershire
A rural scene near Swithland, Leicestershire, showing men chopping wood by a stream, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Scene in a country churchyard, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Hall at St Donats Castle, Glamorgan, Wales
Ink sketch of the Hall at St Donats Castle, Glamorgan, Wales, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1842

Scenery around Loch Lomond, Scotland
First open part of Loch Lomond which includes the island of Inchmurrin and the mountain of Ben Lomond, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1834

Sketch of Tenby, Wales, showing the harbour, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1840

Trade Exchange, Antwerp, Belgium
View of the Trade Exchange building at Antwerp, Belgium, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1839

Portrait of a woman with a baby on her lap
Watercolour portrait of a woman sitting in a chair with a baby on her lap, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Portrait of Pritzla Newham
Watercolour portrait of Pritzla Newham, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1843

Watercolour sketch of a coastal scene, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Sketch from Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent
Sketch from a window in Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. Showing people on the promenade and ships out at sea. 1856

Watercolour painting of a coastal scene
A delicate watercolour painting of a coastal scene, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1846

St Marys Church, Hawridge, Buckinghamshire
Sketch of St Marys Church, Hawridge, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. The church dates back to the 13th century. 1859

Slate rocks near Newtown, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of remarkable slate rocks at the entrance to Newtown, viewed from Woodhouse, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Sketch of Tenby, Wales, including St Margarets Island, Giltar Point, sand hills, Penally and Holloway Water, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1840

Sketch of Tenby, Wales, including St Catherines Island from the foot of Castle Hill, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1840

Landscape by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. circa 1840-1860

Scene outside the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Watercolour painting of a scene outside the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1846

Portrait of Mrs Newham
Watercolour portrait of Mrs Newham, in a red dress, sitting on a chair, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1843

View of Brighton, Sussex
A watercolour view of Brighton, Sussex, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Syenite Rocks, Old John Hill, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of Syenite Rocks at the foot of Old John Hill near Bradgate Park Plantation, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

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"Exploring the Legacy of Powell: From Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell to Music Covers and Festivals" Step into the world of Powell, where history intertwines with music, nature, and adventure. Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell, a name synonymous with leadership and outdoor exploration, laid the foundation for generations to come. His vision inspired millions of scouts worldwide. In the realm of entertainment, Powell's influence extended beyond scouting. The iconic music cover of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" showcased his enduring impact on popular culture. The Festival of Britain in 1951 marked a significant moment as The Skylon graced London's South Bank. A symbol of progress and innovation, it stood tall as a testament to British creativity during that time. Lord Baden-Powell's House in the Woods stands as a sanctuary amidst Buddon Wood in Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire. It serves as a reminder of his connection to nature and his belief in its transformative power. Venturing further into Buddon Wood at Kinchley Hill reveals another facet of Powell's legacy. Here lies an enchanting forest that echoes with whispers from the past—a place where memories are made and adventures unfold. From forests to collieries—Cwmpennar Colliery in Glamorgan witnessed the industrious spirit that defined Wales' mining heritage. Even here, Powell's influence found its way through stories shared by those who worked tirelessly underground. Traveling across continents brings us to Colorado's Green River in 1871—an awe-inspiring sight known as Triplet Falls within Lodore Canyon. Nature’s grandeur mirrored Powell’s appreciation for wilderness beauty. Powell's reach extended beyond Earth itself; he even captured astronomers' attention like Edwin Hubble—the US astronomer whose discoveries expanded our understanding of space and time. Girl Guides Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret sent couriers bearing messages—a testament to Powell's impact on empowering young women and fostering leadership skills.