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Camp 'Taboos' has been noted from early camps right up to present day. Here's an example of a 'camp taboo' checklist used until fairly recently, and a brief article in our archives from the 1930s.
How it became one of our 100 Objects
During a 100 Objects workshop a Pioneer from Hackney noticed it was 'Taboo' for Pioneers to use axes, which started a chat about safety in camp, where the taboos came from, and what differences there might be at camp now.
References
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7uhpAbq4fi6a9TMx9
Woodcraft Heritage archive FH/065/05/012
Woodcraft Archives UCL Special Collections YMA/WF/067.10/005
Where Can I find it?
On Loan
Gillian Norris. From our digital archive collection, ref. FH/065/05/012
Woodcraft Archives UCL Special Collections YMA/WF/067.10/005
‘Camp Taboo’ notes from Watford 1970s
Woodcraft Heritage archive FH/065/05/012
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