Powell Collection (page 6)

Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell, Wembley Jamboree
Albert, Duke of York and Lord Baden-Powell at a great Scout Jamboree held at Wembley Stadium. Date: 1924

Group on rear verandah, Quex Park
Group of patients and one nurse on the rear verandah, overlooking the gardens, Quex Park. This verandah ran along the back of the Museum buildings and was used as a sheltered outdoor space in summer

Country scene with trees and rocks
A country scene with trees and rocks, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. Date: circa 1840s

Riverside view of Twickenham, Middlesex, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. Date: circa 1840s

FALL / CHIHAUHAU / IN A HAND
BETTSY Owned by Powell. A chihuahua is held in a persons hand which shows how tiny it is. Date: 1939

BADEN-POWELL / CHIEF SCOUT
LORD ROBERT STEPHENSON SMYTH BADEN-POWELL English army and Chief scout rejects Boer embassy calling on him to surrender Mafeking Date: 1857 - 1941

Powell, St. Louis, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Benny Powell, Randy Westons African Sounds, Birmingham, 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
Benny Powell, Randy Westons African Sounds, Birmingham, 1993

Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Patriotic crowds celebrate outside the London home of British colonel Robert Baden-Powell after his part in the relief of the British-held town in South Africa

Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Portrait of Powell (1734-1793), a lawyers clerk and the first notable exponent of long distance walking, known as pedestrianism

John Allan Powell, Esq. c1820. Creator: T Wright
John Allan Powell, Esq. c1820. Portrait of British solicitor John Allan Powell (c1781-1859). From an album containing portraits and satirical caricatures related to the trial of Queen Caroline

Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Dutch soldier and colonial administrator Peter Stuyvesant (c1612-1672)

Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). The Battle of Chapultepec in September 1847 was fought between the United States Marine Corps

Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Lake Erie, (1878). If a Victory is to be Gained I ll Gain it, a quote from Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry, shown here standing in a rowing boat as he goes from the US Brig Lawrence to the US

Bride and groom, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Bride and groom, c1935. Newly-married couple standing in a church doorway

San Francisco, California, USA - Market St looking East
San Francisco, California, USA - Market Street looking East from Powell Street. Date: 1928

Fall / Chihauhau / In a Hand
BETTSY Owned by Powell. A chihuahua is held in a persons hand which shows how tiny it is. Date: 1939

Hampstead Heath, London, c1830. Artist: J Powell
View over Hampstead Heath, London, c1830

Amilcar CGS3 of HP Powell at the Brighton & Hove Motor Club Trial, 1920s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Amilcar 1074 cc. Driver: Powell, H. Place: Brighton & Hove MC Trial

Amilcar of HP Powell, B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial, Simms Hill, Ilsington, Devon, 1930
Amilcar 1087 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ???857. Driver: Powell, H.P. Finisher. Place: Simms Hill, Ilsington, Dartmoor, Devon. B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30

North America, USA, Utah, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Hite Overlook Colorado River. Lake Powell receded to river channel

North America, USA, Arizona, Page, Lake Powell Vistas, From Wahweap Overlook

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

William Powell (1892-1984), American actor, c1930s

Charming the venom from a cobra; a snake charmer with a mongoose, India, 1922. Artist: JH Powell
Charming the venom from a cobra; a snake charmer with a mongoose, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Fishing Boats off the Dutch Coast, 1823. Artist: Charles Martin Powell
Fishing Boats off the Dutch Coast, 1823. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Powells Puppet-Show, 1897. Engraving from a contemporary Print for Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

William Powell, American actor, 1934-1935. Powell starred in the Thin Man series of films in the 1930s. He had a notable screen partnership with Myrna Loy, starring opposite her in 14 pictures

Eleanor Torrey Powell, (1912-1982), American film actress and dance, 20th century
Eleanor Powell, (1912-1982), American film actress and dancer, 20th century

Richard Ewing Dick Powell, (1904-1963), American singer, actor, producer, and director, 20th century

Theatrical re-release poster artwork for the film Tales of Hoffmann

Dappertutto (Robert Helpmann) and Giulietta (Ludmilla Tcherina)
The characters Dappertutto (Robert Helpmann) and Giulietta (Ludmilla Tcherina) in a moment from Tales of Hoffmann

Dappertutto and Giuletta from the film Tales of Hoffmann
The characters Dappertutto (Robert Helpmann) and Giulietta (Ludmilla Tcherina) in a moment from Tales of Hoffmann

A moment from the film Tales of Hoffmann

A group shot from the film Tales of Hoffmann

Original theatrical artwork for the film Tales of Hoffmann

Carole Lombard & William Powell sailing to Honolulu
American actress Carole Lombard pictured on board a boat ready to set sail for Honolulu with her first husband, actor William Powell

Lord Baden Powell and Prince of Wales at World Jamboree
Lord Robert Baden Powell and Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) at the Third World Scout Jamboree, Arrowe Park, Upton, Merseyside

Powell Duffryn Collieries, Aberaman, Aberdare, Wales
Powell Duffryn Collieries, Aberaman, Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales. Date: 1912

Henrietta Grace Smyth (Baden Powell)
Self-portrait by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Robert Baden Powell, silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scout Movement, by H. L. Oakley. circa 1920

Paxtu, Nyeri, Kenya, the home of Lord Baden-Powell. circa 1930s

Binzeru, The Japanese God of Healing

Scouting Comes of Age by Kenneth Brookes
Lord Baden Powell, together with Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) attend a scouting jamboree

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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.