Curtains for Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
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Curtains for Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Women sewing curtains for the newly built Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The site was acquired in 1956, and Ralph Tubbs was appointed architect. The foundation stone was laid by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959, and the building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. The building received a number of awards. It is still used today as a scouting hostel and conference venue. Date: 27 June 1961
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A Moment of Collaboration and Creativity: Women Sewing Curtains for Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London (June 1961) This evocative photograph captures a group of women diligently sewing curtains for the newly built Baden Powell House in South Kensington, London. The site, which was acquired in 1956, underwent a modern architectural transformation under the guidance of Ralph Tubbs, who was appointed as the architect. The foundation stone was laid by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959, and the building was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. The women in this image are seen engrossed in their work, meticulously stitching together the curtains that would adorn the windows of the newly constructed building. The packets of material and stacks of parcels are evidence of their collective effort, as they collaborate to create a functional and aesthetic addition to the building. Baden Powell House, which is still in use today, has received numerous awards for its innovative design and has become a cherished scouting hostel and conference venue in London's historic South Kensington district. This photograph offers a glimpse into the 1960s, an era of transformation and progress, and the role that community collaboration played in bringing a vision to life. The women in this image, with their focused expressions and industrious energy, embody the spirit of creativity and dedication that went into the construction of Baden Powell House. Their work, though seemingly ordinary, was an essential part of the building's history, and this photograph serves as a testament to their contributions.
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