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Site of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
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Site of Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Building works in progress on the site of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, showing workmen laying concrete for the second floor. 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 14144832
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1960 Architect Baden Barrow Builder Builders Concrete Floor Kensington Laying Manual Powell Queens Ralph Scaffolding Tubbs Wheelbarrow Workman Workmen Scout Scouting Scouts
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