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Memories of scout camp at Lydiard Park in 1960's by Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Collett, 2021

Memories of scout camp at Lydiard Park in 1960's by Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Collett, 2021
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An atmospheric account of scout camp with the 11th Swindon (All Saints) Scout Group at Lydiard Park in the 1960's. Nigel Collett's memories also include descriptions of the relative isolation of Lydiard Park and the Collett family's abiding love for it.

For accompanying photographs see Related Items: Photographs (6) of scout camp at Lydiard Park, 1960's.

Year:
2021
Author:
Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Collett
Type:
Recollection
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Friday 8th October 2021

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Photograph of 11th Swindon Scout Group at Lydiard Park, 1957
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Photographs (6) of scout camp at Lydiard Park, 1960's
Photographs (6) of scout camp at Lydiard Park, 1960's

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