Brownsea Island is the birthplace of World Scouting and Guiding. Lord Robert Baden Powell held the first Scout camp there in 1907.
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  • Scouting through History - Brownsea Camp
    The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp.
  • Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scout Camping
    History, camping program, and link to registration information for this historic location.
  • National Trust Property - Brownsea Island
    A tranquil wooded island in Poole Harbour with waymarked trails and spectacular views of the Dorset Coast. Its Nature Reserve, managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, is renowned for red squirrels, sika deer and a large population of wading birds in a shallow lagoon. Ferry boats run from Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage
  • Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment
    Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
  • View of the first Scout encampment
    Photo of Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907.
  • The First Scout Camp
    Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine.
  • Out and About on Brownsea Island
    The Girlguiding UK site for booking information and programs for the Girl Guide camp.
  • Brownsea Island History
    Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp.
  • Dorset Scenery
    Provides information and photos relating to Brownsea Island.
  • Brownsea - B-P's Acron
    Book published by Colin Walker about the history of the first scout camp.
  • Brownsea Island Nature Reserve
    Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna.

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  • "Johnny" Walker's Scouting Milestones Pages - Brownsea Island
    URL : www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk/brownsea.htm
    ... into the history of the Brownsea Island camp has been ... History of the island from 1907 to the present day including the Brownsea Sunrise Ceremony. ...[2007/06/02]
  • Brownsea Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island
    Brownsea Island lies in Poole Harbour opposite the town of Poole in Dorset, England. ... The island has a visitor centre and museum, displaying the islands history. ...[2008/11/23]
  • USSSP - History: Brownsea Island
    URL : www.usscouts.org/usscouts/history/brownsea.html
    The story of the Brownsea Island experimental camp. ... More information about the first Brownsea Island experience including a list of patrol members ...[2008/11/15]
  • Brownsea Island Scout camp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island_Scout_camp
    "Brownsea Island - History question". Scouts Archive. Retrieved on 2007-06-11. ... a b "National Trust - Brownsea Island - 100 Years of History". National Trust. ...[2008/11/15]
  • National Trust | Brownsea Island
    URL : nationaltrust.org.uk/main/.../w-visits/w-findaplace/w-brownsea_island
    Peaceful Island of woodland, wetland and heath with a rich diversity of wildlife ... History. Schools and teachers © National Trust / Brownsea. Brownsea Island ...[2008/11/30]
  • National Trust | Brownsea Island | History
    URL : nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/.../w-brownseaisland-history2.htm
    Brownsea offers a very diverse and interesting range of habitats for flora and fauna, all within easy walking distance of each other.[2008/11/11]
  • Veropedia - Brownsea Island Scout camp
    URL : veropedia.com/a/Brownsea_Island_Scout_camp
    Brownsea Island - History question. Scouts Archive. Retrieved on 2007-06-11. ... a b National Trust - Brownsea Island - 100 Years of History. National Trust. ...[2008/10/19]
  • Geology of Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour - Geological Field Guide ...
    URL : www.soton.ac.uk/~imw/brownsea.htm
    Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, Geology field ... budget and geomorpholical history of Brownsea Island, for helpful discussion in the field. ...[2008/05/26]
  • The Scouting Pages - History
    URL : www.thescoutingpages.org.uk/first_camp.html
    ... of information about Scouting including the history, 1907 Camp on Brownsea, unusal facts about Scouting and my Scouting ... Brownsea Island was chosen for ...[2007/07/01]
  • Brownsea Island - Wikimedia Commons
    URL : commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island
    English: Brownsea Island is the largest of eight islands in Poole ... History. Personal tools. Log in / create account. Search. Navigation. Main Page. Welcome ...[2008/08/26]
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