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Since Baden-Powell House was intended as a tribute to Baden-Powell, a notable collection of Baden-Powell memorabilia has always been on display for visitors in 'The story of B-P' exhibition. This includes many drawings and letters by Baden-Powell himself, such as the original of his ''[[wikisource:Last message to scouts|Last Message to Scouts]]'', ''Laws for me when I am old'' and several [[first edition]]s of his books. The exhibition also displays the original painting by [[David Jagger]], as presented to Baden-Powell on [[1929-08-29]] at the 'Coming of Age' 21st [[World Jamboree]].<ref name="wood"/> This painting, a personal favourite of Baden-Powell, is often used in publications throughout the Scout movement.<ref name="scoutshop">{{cite web | url=http://www.scouting.outdoors.ltd.uk/acatalog/stationary.htm | title = Example of Jagger's painting on scout merchandise|accessdate = 2006-07-06 }}</ref> A facsimile of the famous painting is on display in the Geneva headquarters building of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]].<ref name="pinetree">{{cite web | title = Robert Baden-Powell | publisher = Pinetree Web | url=http://www.pinetreeweb.com/B-P.htm | accessdate = 2006-05-01 }}</ref> | Since Baden-Powell House was intended as a tribute to Baden-Powell, a notable collection of Baden-Powell memorabilia has always been on display for visitors in 'The story of B-P' exhibition. This includes many drawings and letters by Baden-Powell himself, such as the original of his ''[[wikisource:Last message to scouts|Last Message to Scouts]]'', ''Laws for me when I am old'' and several [[first edition]]s of his books. The exhibition also displays the original painting by [[David Jagger]], as presented to Baden-Powell on [[1929-08-29]] at the 'Coming of Age' 21st [[World Jamboree]].<ref name="wood"/> This painting, a personal favourite of Baden-Powell, is often used in publications throughout the Scout movement.<ref name="scoutshop">{{cite web | url=http://www.scouting.outdoors.ltd.uk/acatalog/stationary.htm | title = Example of Jagger's painting on scout merchandise|accessdate = 2006-07-06 }}</ref> A facsimile of the famous painting is on display in the Geneva headquarters building of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]].<ref name="pinetree">{{cite web | title = Robert Baden-Powell | publisher = Pinetree Web | url=http://www.pinetreeweb.com/B-P.htm | accessdate = 2006-05-01 }}</ref> | ||
The exhibition was augmented in 1971 by a bust of Baden-Powell, unveiled by Olave, Lady Baden-Powell. On the exhibition's 25th anniversary in 1986, the Duke of Kent re-opened the exhibition in a new setting.<ref name="factsheet" /> The Baden-Powell House regularly hosts temporary exhibitions on Scouting subjects, including (in 1976) an exhibition of | The exhibition was augmented in 1971 by a bust of Baden-Powell, unveiled by Olave, Lady Baden-Powell. On the exhibition's 25th anniversary in 1986, the Duke of Kent re-opened the exhibition in a new setting.<ref name="factsheet" /> The Baden-Powell House regularly hosts temporary exhibitions on Scouting subjects, including (in 1976) an exhibition of Scouting stamps, [[book collecting|Scout book]] exhibitions, etc.<ref name="wood"/> | ||
As an introductory part of the collection, a nearly 3 meter high statue of Baden-Powell has been erected in front of Baden-Powell House, the only [[granite]] statue in London. The sculptor was Baden-Powell's personal friend [[Don Potter]]. It was unveiled on [[1961-07-12]] by the Duke of Gloucester, as part of the official opening of the house.<ref name="wood"/> | As an introductory part of the collection, a nearly 3 meter high statue of Baden-Powell has been erected in front of Baden-Powell House, the only [[granite]] statue in London. The sculptor was Baden-Powell's personal friend [[Don Potter]]. It was unveiled on [[1961-07-12]] by the Duke of Gloucester, as part of the official opening of the house.<ref name="wood"/> | ||