International Patrol Camp 1955
16mm film Black & White Silent 1955 9:10
Summary: A film of scouts at the International Patrol Camp in 1955.
Title number: 1066
LSA ID: LSA/1484
Description: The film records the campsite, which is divided into national areas, with one marked for London. The scouts eagerly herald the arrival by car of the Chief Guide Olave, Lady Baden-Powell. There is a ceremony involving the raising of the national flags of the participant scouting nations, including those of the USA, Norway, and France. The scouts get to meet Lady Baden Powel and there is a parade, with many in national dress. A group of bagpipers play in the central field. Some more candid shots, capture the boys about camp, mealtimes, lasso practice and a sing-a-long around the campfire.
Further information: The International Patrol camp took place in Gillwell Park, Sewardstone near Chingford.
Keywords: Scouting; Youth organizations
Locations: United Kingdom; England; London; Waltham Forest; Chingford
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