Image Archive
This is the complete list, in chronological order, of the historic photographs of our group. If you wish to speak to us about our collection or have anything we should add please us our contact page. The majority of these images are available in high resolution on request.
Patrol Line
The scouts line up for a parade. January 1938. Courtesy of Dave Dennis.
St George's Day Parade
The group prepare for their St George's Day parade, on the 23rd April 1938. From the group logbook.
Ted Dennis
One of our scouts from the 1940s, Ted Dennis. Courtesy of Dave Dennis.
Aston Clinton Camp
The group on camp. Circa 1940s. Courtesy of Dave Dennis.
Messenger Warden
Ted Dennis, a scout at the 16th, as a Messenger Warden during the war. Courtesy of Dave Dennis.
1943 Wolf Cubs
Our Wolf Cubs, circa 1943. Courtesy of David Cross.
Whitsun Camp
The 1947 Whitsun scout camp. From the group logbook.
Wolf Cub Camp
The Cubs pack into the back of a lorry to go on camp. Circa 1951-52. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
A Camp Oven
A makeshift oven, fryer and boiler. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Rover Log
A dedicated work party of Rovers visited Hargreaves to assist with maintenance over the winter. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Working Hard
A dedicated work party of Rovers visited Hargreaves to assist with maintenance over the winter. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Nissen Hut
The Hargreaves work party taking a deserved break in their accommodation, a Nissen hut on the far side of the site. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
High Down Inn
A stop at the High Down Inn near Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
A Mucky Wash
The group wash - or get dirty - on the Isle of Wight. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Shaving on Camp
A couple of boys staying sharp at the Isle of Wight Summer Camp. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Preparing Supper
Len Warner prepares a meaty supper at the group's annual summer camp on the Isle of Wight.
Kitchen Squad
Whilst sitting on the floor listening to the radio, the boys prepare dinner. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Summer Camp
A group pose in front of a tent, enjoying their pipes, on the Isle of Wight. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Patrol Box Kitchen
A traditional patrol box kitchen setup. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Meal Time
Enjoying food and the wireless. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Cooking on the fire
An impressive log stack serves the chef well! Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Repairs
The group make repairs to the van. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Golf Craze!
The group goes golf-mad! The Isle of Wight summer camp leads to a nascent interest in the sport. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
The Saints
Inspired by the 1st Westminster, a group of scouts start a motorcycle gang - called the Saints. The newly introduced crash helmets were marked with a blue ring around the top. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
A Young Rider
Motorcycles proved a useful way to get to camp - although this young scout may struggle to reach the clutch! Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Rover Parade
The Rovers prepare for a parade. Courtesy of Eifion Harris.
Ceremony
A cub accompanied by Miss Dorothy 'Dot' Bailey receiving an award from Don Morton. Circa 1955. Courtesy of Richard Wightman.
Parade outside Boys' Club
The scouts prepare for a parade outside the Boys' Club, where we continue to meet. Circa early 1960s. Courtesy of Mike Cannon.
1960s Group Photo
The group poses in front of St Gabriel's Church, circa late-50s early-60s. R1:8 Mr Bradley, R1:11 Miss Dorothy Bailey. Courtesy of Peter Cannon.
Cubs Parade
The Wolf Cubs parade down Lupus Street and Sutherland Street. Miss Dorothy 'Dot' Bailey, Akala, in green. Circa 1961. Courtesy of Peter Cannon.
Collection compiled by Edward Ricketts, Scout Section Leader