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Film Number

955

Title

SIR ROBERT BADEN POWELL ATTENDS THE SCOUT RALLY IN WITTON PARK

Producer

Parkstone

Date

1923

Gauge

35mm N

Colour

b/w

Sound

silent

Running Time

7 mins 42 secs

Description

Sir Robert Baden Powell attends the scout rally in Witton Park, Blackburn, 1st September, 1923. Events include a display of camping skills - scouts and guides erect tents; signalling - using semaphore; assembling a wooden hut; bridge building; physical exercises; and a march past of girl guides.

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