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Scout Camp Summer 1950 (1950 - 1950) In the 1950s Samuel Lamb, owner of Compton Verney, allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to use the grounds for their summer camps. The following article appears in The Brackleian – The house magazine of Magdalen College School, Brackley, Northamptonshire The Summer ... 'for the full story click on the title'
2nd Berkhamsted Guides (1951 - 1951) In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. This photograph was taken during the 2nd Berkhamsted Guide Camp in 1951 and shows the Guides in fancy dress. 'for the full story click on the title'
124th Birmingham Girl Guides (1952 - 1952) In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. This photograph was taken in August 1952 during the 124th Birmingham Girl Guides Camp. 'for the full story click on the title'
2nd Berkhamsted Guides (1951 - 1951) In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. The Guide Camp at Compton Verney in 1951 Boating on the lake with estate workers 'for the full story click on the title'
Swimming (1950 - 1951) My memories are of swimming in the lake. My brother and I used a diving board which was situated next to the beautiful stone bridge. The water was very cold but we thought it wonderful. No doubt we picniced there too. My aunt took us there. She lived at Flint Hall Newbold Pacey. 'for the full story click on the title'
Clive & Rosemary Lamb (1940 - 1949) This is a photograph of Clive Lamb and his sister Rosemary 'for the full story click on the title'
Peaceful Picnic (1959 - 1959) This photograph shows Pauline Wilson-Gunn with her son by the lake. 'for the full story click on the title'
Ready for a Swim (1932 - 1939) This shows Rosemary Lamb aged about 8 with her dog Towser. In her memoirs Rosemary recalls swimming in the ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Camping in the 1950s (1957 - 1957) During the 1950s, I camped with the Girl Guides in the grounds of Compton Verney. The camps were near the trees, away from the water, between the main road and the house which was disused. We camped there in 1954, 1955 & 1957. At the 1957 Whitsuntide camp it was the first time I slept under ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Camping in the 1950s (1954 - 1954) This photograph was taken at a Guide Camp in 1954 'for the full story click on the title'
Nature Camp (1955 - 1955) This photograph shows the Girl Guides Nature Camp in 1957 with the chapel in the background. 'for the full story click on the title'
Nature Camp (1955 - 1955) This photograph was taken at the 1955 Girl Guides Nature Camp. One of the gudes is taking a closer look at the mansion house. 'for the full story click on the title'

Scout Camp Summer 1950 (1950 - 1950)
In the 1950s Samuel Lamb, owner of Compton Verney, allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to use the grounds for their summer camps. The following article appears in The Brackleian – The house magazine of Magdalen College School, Brackley, Northamptonshire The Summer ... 'for the full story click on the title'

2nd Berkhamsted Guides (1951 - 1951)
In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. This photograph was taken during the 2nd Berkhamsted Guide Camp in 1951 and shows the Guides in fancy dress. 'for the full story click on the title'

124th Birmingham Girl Guides (1952 - 1952)
In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. This photograph was taken in August 1952 during the 124th Birmingham Girl Guides Camp. 'for the full story click on the title'

2nd Berkhamsted Guides (1951 - 1951)
In the 1950s, owner Samuel Lamb allowed many groups of Guides and Scouts to camp in the grounds of Compton Verney. The Guide Camp at Compton Verney in 1951 Boating on the lake with estate workers 'for the full story click on the title'

Swimming (1950 - 1951)
My memories are of swimming in the lake. My brother and I used a diving board which was situated next to the beautiful stone bridge. The water was very cold but we thought it wonderful. No doubt we picniced there too. My aunt took us there. She lived at Flint Hall Newbold Pacey. 'for the full story click on the title'

Clive & Rosemary Lamb (1940 - 1949)
This is a photograph of Clive Lamb and his sister Rosemary 'for the full story click on the title'

Peaceful Picnic (1959 - 1959)
This photograph shows Pauline Wilson-Gunn with her son by the lake. 'for the full story click on the title'

Ready for a Swim (1932 - 1939)
This shows Rosemary Lamb aged about 8 with her dog Towser. In her memoirs Rosemary recalls swimming in the ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Camping in the 1950s (1957 - 1957)
During the 1950s, I camped with the Girl Guides in the grounds of Compton Verney. The camps were near the trees, away from the water, between the main road and the house which was disused. We camped there in 1954, 1955 & 1957. At the 1957 Whitsuntide camp it was the first time I slept under ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Camping in the 1950s (1954 - 1954)
This photograph was taken at a Guide Camp in 1954 'for the full story click on the title'

Nature Camp (1955 - 1955)
This photograph shows the Girl Guides Nature Camp in 1957 with the chapel in the background. 'for the full story click on the title'

Nature Camp (1955 - 1955)
This photograph was taken at the 1955 Girl Guides Nature Camp. One of the gudes is taking a closer look at the mansion house. 'for the full story click on the title'