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{{Infobox Modern building | image = bphouse01.jpg | name = Baden-Powell House | location_town = [[Kensington]], London | location_country = United Kingdom | architect = [[Ralph Tubbs]] | client = [[The Scout Association]] | engineer = Harry Neal Ltd | completion_date = [[1961-07-12]] | cost = £ 400,000|style = [[Modern architecture]] | }}
{{Infobox Modern building | image = bphouse01.jpg | name = Baden-Powell House | location_town = [[Kensington]], London | location_country = United Kingdom | architect = [[Ralph Tubbs]] | client = [[The Scout Association]] | engineer = Harry Neal Ltd | completion_date = [[1961-07-12]] | cost = £ 400,000|style = [[Modern architecture]] | }}
'''Baden-Powell House''', colloquially known as '''B-P House''', is a [[Scouting]] hostel and conference centre in [[South Kensington]], London, which was built as a tribute to [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Lord Baden-Powell]], the founder of Scouting. The house, owned by [[The Scout Association]], hosts a collection of Baden-Powell memorabilia, including the original Baden-Powell painting by [[David Jagger]], Baden-Powell's ''[[wikisource:Last message to scouts|Last Message to Scouts]]'', and a granite statue by [[Don Potter]].
'''Baden-Powell House''', colloquially known as '''B-P House''', is a [[Scouting]] hostel and conference centre in [[South Kensington]], London, which was built as a tribute to [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Lord Baden-Powell]], the founder of Scouting. The house, owned by [[The Scout Association]], hosts a collection of Baden-Powell memorabilia, including the original Baden-Powell painting by [[David Jagger]], Baden-Powell's ''[[wikisource:Last message to scouts|Last Message to Scouts]]'', and a granite statue by Don Potter.


The building committee, chaired by [[Harold Gillett|Sir Harold Gillett]], Lord Mayor of London, purchased the site in 1956, and assigned [[Ralph Tubbs]] to design the house in the [[modern architecture|modern architectural]] style. The Foundation Stone was laid in 1959 by World Chief Guide [[Olave Baden-Powell|Olave, Lady Baden-Powell]], and it was opened in 1961 by Queen Elizabeth II. The largest part of the £400,000 cost was provided by the Scout Movement itself. Over the years, the house has been refurbished several times, so that it now provides modern and affordable lodging for [[Scouting|Scouts]], [[Girl Guides|Guides]], and their families, staying in London.  
The building committee, chaired by [[Harold Gillett|Sir Harold Gillett]], Lord Mayor of London, purchased the site in 1956, and assigned [[Ralph Tubbs]] to design the house in the [[modern architecture|modern architectural]] style. The Foundation Stone was laid in 1959 by World Chief Guide [[Olave Baden-Powell|Olave, Lady Baden-Powell]], and it was opened in 1961 by Queen Elizabeth II. The largest part of the £400,000 cost was provided by the Scout Movement itself. Over the years, the house has been refurbished several times, so that it now provides modern and affordable lodging for [[Scouting|Scouts]], [[Girl Guides|Guides]], and their families, staying in London.  
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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"/>
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&nbsp;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&nbsp;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"/>


== In the 21st century ==
== In the 21st century ==
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With special Scout atmosphere, Baden-Powell House provides a hostel and conference centre for people visiting London. Located in the middle of London's visitor area, known as Exhibition Road, it is in short walking distance of the [[Natural History Museum]], [[Science Museum]], Royal Albert Hall and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The full address is 65-67&nbsp;Queen's Gate, London SW7&nbsp;5JS, reachable by [[public transportation]] through [[South Kensington tube station]] and [[Gloucester Road tube station]]. The hostel partipates in the [[YHA|Youth Hostel Association]], and is rated [[Star (classification)|Four Star]] by the Visit Britain Quality Assurance, and Mobility Level 1; also recent visitors rate it on average 4 out of&nbsp;5.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d291627-Reviews-Baden_Powell_House_Hostel-London_England.html | publisher = TripAdvisor | title = Five visitor ratings for Baden-Powell House hostel | accessdate = 2006-07-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2798247-baden_powell_house_london-i | publisher = Yahoo Travel | title = Visitor rating for Baden-Powell House | accessdate = 2006-07-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =  http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Greater_London/London-309228/Hotels_and_Accommodations-London-MISC-BR-1.html | publisher = Virtual Tourist | title = Visitor rating for Baden-Powell House | accessdate = 2006-07-14 }}</ref>
With special Scout atmosphere, Baden-Powell House provides a hostel and conference centre for people visiting London. Located in the middle of London's visitor area, known as Exhibition Road, it is in short walking distance of the [[Natural History Museum]], [[Science Museum]], Royal Albert Hall and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The full address is 65-67&nbsp;Queen's Gate, London SW7&nbsp;5JS, reachable by [[public transportation]] through [[South Kensington tube station]] and [[Gloucester Road tube station]]. The hostel partipates in the [[YHA|Youth Hostel Association]], and is rated [[Star (classification)|Four Star]] by the Visit Britain Quality Assurance, and Mobility Level 1; also recent visitors rate it on average 4 out of&nbsp;5.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d291627-Reviews-Baden_Powell_House_Hostel-London_England.html | publisher = TripAdvisor | title = Five visitor ratings for Baden-Powell House hostel | accessdate = 2006-07-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2798247-baden_powell_house_london-i | publisher = Yahoo Travel | title = Visitor rating for Baden-Powell House | accessdate = 2006-07-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =  http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Greater_London/London-309228/Hotels_and_Accommodations-London-MISC-BR-1.html | publisher = Virtual Tourist | title = Visitor rating for Baden-Powell House | accessdate = 2006-07-14 }}</ref>


[[Image:Bpstatue.jpg|thumb|right|Statue of [[Robert Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]], in front of Baden-Powell House in London, by [[Don Potter]] (1960).]]
[[Image:Bpstatue.jpg|thumb|right|Statue of [[Robert Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell]], in front of Baden-Powell House in London, by Don Potter (1960).]]
The hostel and conference centre is entered through a wide glazed [[atrium]] which serves as a large [[foyer]] containing the cafe and the exhibition centre. From the atrium the large hall is reached which can serve as an [[auditorium]] with seating for up to 300 people. The first floor has a [[restaurant]] seating 100 guests; the second floor has meeting rooms, and conference facilities for groups up to 80 delegates per room. The upper floors contain 180 hostel bedrooms. Baden-Powell House was designed specifically for members of the Scout Movement. Nonetheless, it has always been fully open to family members of Scouts at reduced prices and to the general public at competitive commercial rates. In an average year, 30&nbsp;thousand people spend the night, and 100&nbsp;thousand meals are served in the restaurant.<ref name="factsheet"/> Souvenir badges and other Baden-Powell House merchandise can be purchased from the reception desk.
The hostel and conference centre is entered through a wide glazed [[atrium]] which serves as a large [[foyer]] containing the cafe and the exhibition centre. From the atrium the large hall is reached which can serve as an [[auditorium]] with seating for up to 300 people. The first floor has a [[restaurant]] seating 100 guests; the second floor has meeting rooms, and conference facilities for groups up to 80 delegates per room. The upper floors contain 180 hostel bedrooms. Baden-Powell House was designed specifically for members of the Scout Movement. Nonetheless, it has always been fully open to family members of Scouts at reduced prices and to the general public at competitive commercial rates. In an average year, 30&nbsp;thousand people spend the night, and 100&nbsp;thousand meals are served in the restaurant.<ref name="factsheet"/> Souvenir badges and other Baden-Powell House merchandise can be purchased from the reception desk.


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