Poster 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
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the stunning "Workmen at Baden Powell House" poster print from Media Storehouse, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, where two dedicated workmen carefully examine an architectural plan. The intriguing scene at Baden Powell House unfolds before your eyes, with the intense focus and determination of Stan Strowbridge (left) and his colleague palpable in this evocative, rights managed photograph. Add character and charm to your space with this exquisite piece of historical documentation. Order your "Workmen at Baden Powell House" poster print today and bring a piece of London's rich history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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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