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The attractions to see at Gilwell Park include the Gilwell Museum and souvenir shop, a fully operational all-volunteer hospital, gardens, gates, statues, smaller buildings, and four houses of worship: [[Buddhism|Buddhist]], Catholic, [[Judaism|Jewish]], [[Interdenominationalism|interdenominational]], with an [[Islam]]ic [[mosque]] being built in time for the [[21st World Scout Jamboree]] in Summer 2007. | The attractions to see at Gilwell Park include the Gilwell Museum and souvenir shop, a fully operational all-volunteer hospital, gardens, gates, statues, smaller buildings, and four houses of worship: [[Buddhism|Buddhist]], Catholic, [[Judaism|Jewish]], [[Interdenominationalism|interdenominational]], with an [[Islam]]ic [[mosque]] being built in time for the [[21st World Scout Jamboree]] in Summer 2007. | ||
The bronze bust of Baden-Powell was presented by the Scouts of | The bronze bust of Baden-Powell was presented by the Scouts of Mexico in 1968 after the [[1968 Summer Olympics|Olympics]].<ref name="historyofficial"/> The Lime Walk formerly surrounded the main lawn area, but few of the lime trees survive. As originally planted by Margaret Chinnery, it would have formed a shady overhead cover to the path. | ||
The Buffalo Lawn is so called because of the replica of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA) [[Silver Buffalo Award]] that was presented to the Boy Scout Association by the BSA in 1926. This was to honour the Unknown Scout that helped [[William D. Boyce]] bring Scouting to the United States. The Buffalo Lawn is behind the White House. Located there is a signpost with the directions and distances to all the [[World Scout Jamboree]]s from Gilwell Park.<ref name="historyofficial"/> The Buffalo Statue was originally mounted on a large tree stump. The stump has been replaced by a brick pedestal. The inscription reads: | The Buffalo Lawn is so called because of the replica of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA) [[Silver Buffalo Award]] that was presented to the Boy Scout Association by the BSA in 1926. This was to honour the Unknown Scout that helped [[William D. Boyce]] bring Scouting to the United States. The Buffalo Lawn is behind the White House. Located there is a signpost with the directions and distances to all the [[World Scout Jamboree]]s from Gilwell Park.<ref name="historyofficial"/> The Buffalo Statue was originally mounted on a large tree stump. The stump has been replaced by a brick pedestal. The inscription reads: | ||
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A copy of a statue by [[R. Tait McKenzie]] called The Ideal Scout stands near The Lid. This is also known as The Boy Scout. The BSA donated the statue in 1966. The original stands outside the headquarters of the [[Cradle of Liberty Council]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], and another copy outside the BSA headquarters in [[Irving, Texas]].<ref name="historyofficial"/> | A copy of a statue by [[R. Tait McKenzie]] called The Ideal Scout stands near The Lid. This is also known as The Boy Scout. The BSA donated the statue in 1966. The original stands outside the headquarters of the [[Cradle of Liberty Council]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], and another copy outside the BSA headquarters in [[Irving, Texas]].<ref name="historyofficial"/> | ||
The Buddhist [[Sala (architecture)|Sala]] was donated to Gilwell Park in 1967 by the Boy Scouts of [[Thailand]]. The Buddha found inside was a gift from the Thai government and is over 1000 years old. Thai ambassadors to the United Kingdom often visit the sala, as it is their responsibility to care for it.<ref name="historyofficial"/> Scouts from other countries, including Chile, Japan, | The Buddhist [[Sala (architecture)|Sala]] was donated to Gilwell Park in 1967 by the Boy Scouts of [[Thailand]]. The Buddha found inside was a gift from the Thai government and is over 1000 years old. Thai ambassadors to the United Kingdom often visit the sala, as it is their responsibility to care for it.<ref name="historyofficial"/> Scouts from other countries, including Chile, Japan, Mexico, and [[New Zealand]], have also donated gifts to Gilwell Park. | ||
The Lid is a barn-sized building that can not be rented, but is used for dances, exhibitions, and religious services. It is so named because the original building only had a roof, with no walls.<ref name="historyofficial"/><ref name='gillact'/> | The Lid is a barn-sized building that can not be rented, but is used for dances, exhibitions, and religious services. It is so named because the original building only had a roof, with no walls.<ref name="historyofficial"/><ref name='gillact'/> | ||