Robert Baden-Powell, Bronze statue on Poole Quay, England
The Robert Baden-Powell statue on Poole Quay is a life-sized bronze figure showing the founder of the scout movement seated on a log, dressed in scout uniform. Benches placed on either side of the figure allow visitors to sit beside him and look out over the harbor.
The statue was unveiled in 2008 and faces Brownsea Island, the site of the first scout camp in 1907. That camp is seen as the starting point of a global youth movement.
The statue is a meeting point for scout groups who gather here for ceremonies and activities. It is not unusual to see young people in uniform using it as a focal point for their community.
The statue sits directly on Poole Quay and is easy to reach on foot. From here, other harbor attractions are within a short walk.
In 2020, local residents formed a human chain around the statue to protect it during social unrest, while other monuments across the country were being damaged. The statue was later temporarily removed at the request of the local council, then reinstated.
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