Scouters and Friends,

During the week running up to our Heritage Day I heard on 'Cape Talk' listeners make mention of BP and his influence on our heritage.

This prompted the Heritage Team into action as it is probably not well known that BP visited Southern Africa approximately 12 times, initially during his Army career and then as the Chief Scout. 

BP loved visiting South Africa and in a quote from 1912 BP says:  "Of all the stages of my tour the last (SA) was the most impressive, and it brought me nearer home, to a land that is like home to me".

From the results of our research we have created an elementary timeline of BP's visits with links to some additional documentation.

So, for today's Scouting history lesson, click on the link to enlighten yourself. 

 

 

Regards

Stuart Ravenscroft

Archivist: Western Cape Scout Heritage Team

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