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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 | '''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]], | 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. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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|<small> ''Baden-Powell himself has gone, but his Movement remains and grows—a memorial more enduring than stone or steel. It is, however, fitting that, here in England, where he started it, there should be a house, bearing his name and serving the needs of the Movement, which can express our gratitude to him in a practical way.''</small> | |<small> ''Baden-Powell himself has gone, but his Movement remains and grows—a memorial more enduring than stone or steel. It is, however, fitting that, here in England, where he started it, there should be a house, bearing his name and serving the needs of the Movement, which can express our gratitude to him in a practical way.''</small> | ||
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Acting on a 1942 initiative by [[Chief Scout]] [[Arthur Somers-Cocks, 6th Baron Somers|Lord Somers]], a formal Baden-Powell House Committee was established by [[The Scout Association]] in 1953 under the direction of [[Harold Gillett|Sir Harold Gillett]], later | Acting on a 1942 initiative by [[Chief Scout]] [[Arthur Somers-Cocks, 6th Baron Somers|Lord Somers]], a formal Baden-Powell House Committee was established by [[The Scout Association]] in 1953 under the direction of [[Harold Gillett|Sir Harold Gillett]], later Lord Mayor of London. The committee's directive was to build a hostel to provide [[Boy Scout|Scouts]] a place to stay at reasonable cost while visiting London. For this purpose, in 1956 the committee purchased a bombed-out property at the intersection of [[Cromwell Road]] and [[Queen's Gate]] at a cost of [[Pound sterling|£]]39,000.<ref name="wood"/> | ||
The [[Scouting|Scout Movement]] raised the major part of the funding of £400,000 for building and furnishing the building between 1957 and 1959. Money was raised through public appeals supported by publication in Scout Movement magazines, a collection of donations in 15,000 brick-shaped boxes, and 5,000 appeal letters signed personally by then Chief Scout | The [[Scouting|Scout Movement]] raised the major part of the funding of £400,000 for building and furnishing the building between 1957 and 1959. Money was raised through public appeals supported by publication in Scout Movement magazines, a collection of donations in 15,000 brick-shaped boxes, and 5,000 appeal letters signed personally by then Chief Scout Lord Rowallan.<ref name="wood"/> | ||
In a celebration on [[1959-10-17]] the Foundation Stone was laid by the World Chief Guide [[Olave Baden-Powell|Olave, Lady Baden-Powell]], with Lord Mayor Sir Harold Gillett, the new Chief Scout Sir Charles Maclean, and 400 other guests in attendance. A casket was buried under the foundation stone which held 1959 Scout mementoes, stamps, coins, photographs, etc., and a programme of the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony.<ref name="wood" /> | In a celebration on [[1959-10-17]] the Foundation Stone was laid by the World Chief Guide [[Olave Baden-Powell|Olave, Lady Baden-Powell]], with Lord Mayor Sir Harold Gillett, the new Chief Scout Sir Charles Maclean, and 400 other guests in attendance. A casket was buried under the foundation stone which held 1959 Scout mementoes, stamps, coins, photographs, etc., and a programme of the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony.<ref name="wood" /> | ||
With 142 [[Queen's Scout]]s as Guard of Honour, and live broadcast by the BBC (commentator [[Richard Dimbleby]]), Baden-Powell House was opened on [[1961-07-12]] by Queen Elizabeth II. Afterwards, the Queen toured the house with the Chief Scout and the president of The Scout Association, her uncle | With 142 [[Queen's Scout]]s as Guard of Honour, and live broadcast by the BBC (commentator [[Richard Dimbleby]]), Baden-Powell House was opened on [[1961-07-12]] by Queen Elizabeth II. Afterwards, the Queen toured the house with the Chief Scout and the president of The Scout Association, her uncle Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. A black marble panel with gold lettering was put on the balcony in the hall to commemorate the event.<ref name="wood" /> | ||
== Modern architecture == | == Modern architecture == | ||
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== Baden-Powell collection == | == Baden-Powell collection == | ||
[[image:bphouse-collection02.jpg|thumb|right|Painting of [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]], by | [[image:bphouse-collection02.jpg|thumb|right|Painting of [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]], by David Jagger, 1929, pivotal part of the Baden-Powell House collection]] | ||
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 | 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 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 meter high statue of Baden-Powell has been erected in front of Baden-Powell House, the only | 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"/> | ||
== In the 21st century == | == In the 21st century == | ||
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| <small>Souvenir badges of<br/>Baden-Powell House</small> | | <small>Souvenir badges of<br/>Baden-Powell House</small> | ||
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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 | 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 Queen's Gate, London SW7 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 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 | [[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 thousand people spend the night, and 100 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 thousand people spend the night, and 100 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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* | *Baden-Powell International House, 25-story hotel of [[The Scout Association of Hong Kong]] in Kowloon, Hong Kong | ||
*[[Mortimer L. Schiff Scout Reservation|Ellsworth Augustus Scout House]], the [[Boy Scouts of America]] hostel, in [[Mendham, NJ]], United States | *[[Mortimer L. Schiff Scout Reservation|Ellsworth Augustus Scout House]], the [[Boy Scouts of America]] hostel, in [[Mendham, NJ]], United States | ||
*[[Exhibition Road|Exhibition Road, Kensington, London]] | *[[Exhibition Road|Exhibition Road, Kensington, London]] | ||
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*[http://www.visitlondon.com/city_guide/detail/7X05598K.html Visit London City Guide, details on Baden-Powell House] | *[http://www.visitlondon.com/city_guide/detail/7X05598K.html Visit London City Guide, details on Baden-Powell House] | ||
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