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The Founder's Wife in Morecambe

Did you know that both Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting worldwide, and his wife had visited the local area?

Well, they did! - he came to Morecambe in fact, on several occasions.

Morecambe can also boast a visit from Lady Baden-Powell, who came to address a meeting in the Ambulance Hall in 1922 regarding the Guide movement.

Article from The Morecambe Visitor and Heysham Chronicle. May 31st 1922

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