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National Trust Property - Brownsea Island - http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea/
A tranquil wooded island in Poole Harbour with waymarked trails and spectacular views of the Dorset Coast. Its Nature Reserve, managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, is renowned for red squirrels, sika deer and a large population of wading birds in a shallow lagoon. Ferry boats run from Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage |
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Brownsea Island Nature Reserve - http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/dorset/reserves/brownsea.htm
Describes the reserve, its flora and fauna. |
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Baden-Powell at the first Scout encampment - http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-pix98.htm
Photo of B-P at Brownsea Island in the summer of 1907. |
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The First Scout Camp - http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/9909/d-wwas.html
Article about the Brownsea Island camp from Scouting Magazine. |
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Brownsea Island History - http://www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk/brownsea.htm
Includes photo of monument and information about the first scout camp. |