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Scout camp at Carr Edge Farm (Newbrough and Fourstones)

Carr Edge Farm, or a site at Humshaugh, was the site of the world's first scout camp, held by Lord Baden-Powell in 1908. This was also the year in which the Scout Association was formed.
N7635
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)


Source of Reference
Local History of Newbrough and Fourstones

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