Plaque

Robert Baden-Powell

Erection date: 1972

Inscription

Greater London Council
Robert Baden-Powell, 1857-1941, chief scout of the world lived here.

Site: Robert Baden-Powell (1 memorial)

SW7, Hyde Park Gate, 9

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Robert Baden-Powell

Army officer and founder of the boy scouts and girl guides. Born as Robert St...

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