Trowel, Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
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Trowel, Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
The trowel used by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959 when she laid the foundation stone for the new Baden Powell House in Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The site was acquired in 1956, and Ralph Tubbs was appointed architect. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961, and received a number of awards. It is still used today as a scouting hostel and conference venue. Date: 17 October 1959
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© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1959 1961 Architect Awards Baden Ceremonial Ceremony Conference Engraved Foundation Hostel Inscription Kensington Laid Laying Olave Opened Powell Presentation Queens Ralph Trowel Tubbs Venue Widow
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