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Photograph of 11th Swindon Scout Group at Lydiard Park, 1957

A rare photograph of a 11th Swindon (All Saints) Scout Group on their first camping visit at Lydiard Park in 1957. This year saw the opening of camping facilities in the old stable building, initiated by Group Leader Ernest 'Ernie' Cann, then Swindon's mayoral macebearer and secretary. Rudimentary sleeping quarters were provided on the ground floor of the former service wing of Lydiard House.

Year
1957
Type
Photograph
Owner
Private Collection
Copyright
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit
Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Collett
Last updated on
Friday 31st July 2026
11th Swindon Scout Group, first time at Lydiard Park 1957
11th Swindon Scout Group, first time at Lydiard Park 1957

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