1st Scout Wood Badge Course
Francis Gidney - First Camp Chief was appointed
Gilwell donated by William de Bois Maclaren
1st Cub Wood Badge course held in May
1st Gilwell Reunion
1st Rover Scout Leaders course.
The Barn, built on the site of a range of outhouses it was used as a store for tents and camping equipment and had a central upstairs room fitted and decorated for a Pack Den
Bronze Buffalo, presented on 4th July by the Boy Scouts of America to the unknown Scout whose good turn in 1909 for William D Boyce brought the Scout Movement to America.
1st Sea Scout Course
1st Commissioner Course
Gidney Cabin
Gidney Cabin, built by Don Potter and the Gilwell Rover Crew in memory of Francis Gidney the first Camp Chief.
Jim Green Gate
built by Don Potter from local wood as a memorial to G D Green, County Commissioner for Hertfordshire and editor of the Scouter Magazine
The Lodge
The original wooden frame building at the entrance gates was taken down and replaced with the current building which was built in a style in keeping with The White 'House
The Farm
was purchased, originally known as Churches it is a typical Essex style building
The Caravan
BP's caravan, donated to Gilwell by B-P, the caravan spent the period during World War II hidden in the shrubery
1st National Cub Conference took place.
Evacuation
Gilwell was evacuated and requisitioned by the military for the duration of World War II.
The Quick
Purchased in 1940 this was originally called Crow Hill and renamed The Quick in 1945.
Hilly Field, purchased to increase the amount of camping ground.
The Bomb Hole
was formed when a bomb dropped in the area during World War II.
Back To Gilwell
Return of Scouting after World War II and site handed back.
New Field
When purchased this formed a section which rounded off the estate and gave access to Daws Hill.
21st Gilwell Reunion
21st Gilwell Reunion.
Roman Catholic Chapel
was an open fronted log cabin with a shingle roof.
100th Cub Course
took place at Gilwell.
Barnacle Hospital
built to provide medical treatment for campers and staff.
Swimming Pool, this was dug by volunteer labour and was later expanded.
Maori Arch, presented by the Scouts of New Zealand to commemorate their Jamboree contingent of 1947 who camped at Gilwell .
1st International Training Team Meeting.
Australian Gates were installed at the entrance to the Boys Field but no longer exist.
200th Scout Course
200th Scout Course.
Indaba
1st World Scouters Indaba.
Gilwellbury
was purchased, it was 10 acres in all and included the present house and two cottages.
Freedom of Chingford, presented to The Scout Association to commemorate the Coronation of H M Queen Elizabeth II and Chingford's long association with Gilwell Park.
Swan Hut
was built by the Gilwell staff and named after C V Swan, Deputy Camp Chief for many years.
Wilson Way
Wilson Way was created to link Gilwellbury with the White House and named after J S Wilson, Camp Chief 1923 - 1943.
Parson's Croft, one of the bungalows opposite Gilwellbury takes its name from the land in which it stands.
1st Training Team Course
1st Training Team Course takes place at Gilwell
Hungarian Refugees arrived at Gilwell in response to the United Nations appeal to countries for help to provide the 300,000 refugees dispersed by World War II temporary accommodation.
Synagogue
The Synagogue was paid for by Jewish Scouts of the UK and built to commemorate 50 years of Scouting.
Agoon
The Agoon, International Camp for handicapped Scouts, pioneered by the Dutch Association.
Rikki's Store
This was a utility block and a drying room and was named after Mrs Melville-Smith better known as Rikki.
Camp Fire Circle
This was built on the Boys Field with spoil after the bomb hole was dredged and can accommodate up to 400 people
Woodlands
Woodlands Training Ground, bought by the Woodland Foundation to provide a camping ground for Cub Scouts.
1st Group Scoutmasters Wood Badge Course.
Extension
North Annexe, White House built to provide extra accommodation.
Totem Poles
Woodlands Totem Poles stand on the edge of the field.
Woodlands Archway stood at the entrance to Woodlands Training Ground but it no longer exists.
Roman Catholic Chapel
New Roman Catholic Chapel built by Ted Gathercole and the Gilwell Service Team.
1st National Father & Son Camp.
Swan Centre
New Swan Centre which replaced the original 1954 building.
Tait Mackenzie Statue was presented to the Association and commemorates what is considered to be the ideal Scout by the Boy Scouts of America.
Sala
Buddha Sala was a gift from the Boy Scouts of Thailand. It was refurbished in 2007 to accommodate the present Buddha which was a gift to mark the 2007 Jamboree
Big Mac clock named after Alfred Macintosh, Camp Warden from 1945 - 1958.
50 Year Anniversary
Golden Jubilee of Gilwell celebrated with several events.
Pack Holiday Centre
Dorothy Hughes Pack Holiday Centre is built to a traditional Norwegian design and is named after a Cub Scout Leader from East London.
1st International Training Team Course.
CIC
Colquhoun International Centre was built with a gift of money from Ko Ko Colquhoun and donations from Scout Associations around the World. Known as the CIC.
Pearce Memorial Gates
were erected in memory of Colin & Kevin Pearce of the 2nd Torpoint Group who died in camp.
50th Gilwell Reunion.
World Chief Guide visits Gilwell for the last time.
Storm Damage
During the storm the huge Cedar of Lebanon Tree which stood in the open air Chapel was blown over and the present cross is mad from the wood of this tree.
Extoree
'Extoree' was the first International camp where Scouts with a handicap were fully integrated into activities with other Scouts.
60th Gilwell Reunion.
Thurman Memorial
John Thurman Shelter was built as a memorial to John Thurman, Camp Chief 1943 - 1969.
Storm Damage caused by the hurricane that swept across the southern half of England. Many trees were lost and some of the buildings damaged.
Visit by The President, HRH The Duke of Kent.
Radio Station
This was installed with the idea of promoting the use of radio in the camp programme.
Restoration work
Restoration of the White House and CIC was started after the building had been condemned because the timber frame was in a dangerous condition.
HM The Queen visits Gilwell Park
Visit by HM Queen Elizabeth II to mark the completion of the restoration of the White House.
70th Gilwell Reunion
New Offices
Gilwell House, the Associations offices, were opened by The President, HRH The Duke of Kent.
New Buildings
Branchet Lodge, a new style of indoor accommodation opened with accommodation for 56 people in single, twin and bunk rooms.
Woodlands Toilet block opened providing a new facility with showers and sinks and 'under floor heating'.
EuroJam
EuroJam Gilwell Adventure, part of the European Jamboree celebrations took place at Gilwell providing off-site adventurous activities.
80th Gilwell Reunion.
Centenary Celebrations
World Scout Jamboree and Scouting's Centenary year, Gilwell hosted the 'Gilwell Adventure' a programme of Adventurous Activities for all participants of the Jamboree which saw over 40,000 young people visit Gilwell Park over an 8 day period.
B-P's caravan and Rolls Royce were together on the White House lawn for the period of the Jamboree.
New Accommodation Lodge
Jack Petchey Lodge opened by Jack Petchey at Gilwell Reunion. The Lodge can accommodate 50 people all in en-suite rooms with self catering kitchen facilities and a main hall.
The Lid
The Lid extension and restoration completed in the summer with a larger main hall, classrooms, climbing wall, bouldering wall, archery range and high-ropes course providing all year round activities whatever the weather!
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