Sir Robert Baden Powell Collection

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, English soldier. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth Brookes
Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Patrol leaders hat badge; scarf of troop colour; all-round cords for six badges; staff of shoulder height

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Creator: Ape Junior
Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Portrait of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), British soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides

Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). English soldier Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Viscount Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900

Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

A Kings Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, (1944). Creator: Unknown
A Kings Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, (1944). The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds

Boy scouts camping, 1926. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and Other Officers, at the Entrance to their " Dug-Out". 1901. Lord Edward Cecil was in the town of Mafeking during siege by the Boers

Mafeking: The Wolf That Never Sleeps, 1901. Creator: William Hatherell
Mafeking: " The Wolf That Never Sleeps", 1901. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British Army officer successfully defended the town during the Siege of Mafeking and was nicknamed Impeesa

Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Creator: Unknown
An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Rover Scouts from Egypt, Rhodesia, England, Scotland, Armenia, Irak, Norway and Australia

Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Boy scouts taking part in outdoor activities. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds

Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Animals of the African Veldt: lions watching zebra and wildebeest. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

A Sea Scout, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A Sea Scout, 1944. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. A reference to Sea Scouts appears as early as July 1909. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds

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

Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Group portrait of scout leaders with chainmail epaulettes

Bobs Eyes, British Scouts, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa, between Great Britain

Sir Robert Baden-Powell, arrayed in the dress of a Red Indian tribe, c1925. Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, (1857-1941), 1st Baron Baden-Powell, British Army officer and writer

Colonel Baden-Powell, 1902. Artists: Maull & Fox, Henry Maull, John Fox
Colonel Baden-Powell, 1902. Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, (1857-1941). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Major-General Baden-Powell and the Principal Men Who Helped Him to Defend Mafeking, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

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

The Club which was struck by a 94lb Boer shell, siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Club which was struck by a 94lb Boer shell, siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1901. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Boy scouts, 20th century. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Boy scouts, 20th century. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
Major General Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), 1900. Baden-Powell is perhaps best known as being the founder of the Boy Scout movement. From Illustrated London News (26 May 1900)

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, 1926. Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell (1857-1941) founded the Boy Scout movement

Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Baden-Powell (1857-1951) was stationed at Kandahar with the 13th Hussars after the final battle in Afghanistan

Robert Baden-Powell, English soldier, 1900. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: John Tenniel
The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

The Wolf that Never Sleeps, 1899-1900. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) at Mafeking, ever watchful, living up to his Matebele name Mpeesi ( The Wolf That Never Sleeps )

Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Birkenhead, England: c. 1926 Sir Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout and founder of the Boy Scouts, (left) and the Prince of Wales, who is the Chief Scout in Wales

Robert Baden-Powell
England: c. 1930 Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy and Girl Scouts

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Sir Robert Baden-Powell, also known as Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, was an English soldier and the founder of the Boy Scouts movement. Born on February 22, 1857, he dedicated his life to promoting outdoor activities and character development among young boys. In 1944, Sir Robert designed a Scouts Enrolment Card that symbolized the importance of commitment and loyalty within the organization. This card became a significant part of every scout's journey. Ape Junior captured Lord Baden-Powell in a caricature from 1911. The image showcased his influential role in shaping the scouting movement with his innovative ideas and leadership skills. The Boy Scout Uniform and Badges from 1944 were created by Kenneth Brookes. These symbols represented achievement and recognition for scouts who excelled in various areas such as camping, first aid, or community service. An intriguing photograph taken around 1929 showed Sir Robert at home with his beloved dogs. It portrayed him not only as a military figure but also as someone who cherished companionship and valued loyalty even beyond human relationships. During Mafeking night in London in 1900, people celebrated the successful defense led by General Baden-Powell against Boer forces during the Second Boer War. This event marked an important milestone in his career and further solidified his reputation as a courageous leader. Another captivating image depicted a King's Scout talking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar during World War II (1941). This interaction highlighted how scouting transcended borders and brought together individuals from different backgrounds under one common purpose – serving their communities. Scouting has always been synonymous with adventure; hence photographs showcasing boy scouts camping in 1926 reflected this spirit of exploration while fostering teamwork and self-reliance among young boys. One memorable photograph featured General Baden-Powell alongside Lord Edward Cecil and other officers at the entrance to their camp.