Olave Baden-Powell

 


Olave Baden-Powell was born Olave Soames in 1889 and grew up in the country, enjoying an outdoor life with lots of rowing, riding, cycling, tennis and swimming! She met Robert Baden-Powell when she was travelling with her father and they fell in love even though he was very much older than her. They were married in 1912.

Olave was devoted to Scouting and Guiding and in 1918 became Chief Guide for Britain; in 1930 she became World Chief Guide.

The Baden-Powell's lived first in Hampshire and then in Kenya, and travelled extensively, visiting Scouts and Guides all over the world. When her husband died in 1941, Olave kept up the good work on her own. She is thought to have visited 111 countries and taken 648 flights in her lifetime! She led the Guides for forty years and was honoured by many countries for her tireless service.

Lady Baden-Powell, Chief Guide

Fun Fact: When the Baden-Powell's were married, each scout contributed one penny towards a wedding present - a Rolls Royce!

Learn to Draw Olave Baden Powell

Learn to Draw Olave Baden-Powell

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Olave Baden Powell Colouring Page

Olave Baden-Powell Colouring Page

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Olave Baden-Powell Notebooking Page

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Olave Baden-Powell Poster

Olave Baden-Powell Poster

Perhaps you could stick up this poster of Olave Baden-Powell next to one of her husband Robert! Olave was leader of the Guides and together they championed the Scout and Guide movement around the world.

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Olave Baden-Powell Story Paper

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Olave Baden-Powell Worksheet

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