Scout and Guide Historical Society (Proposed)
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I spent some time on the Island in May 2011. I was there on a reunion of my old Scout Group from Cockfosters in Hertfordshire the "Old Cocks" all now in our 70s we meet several times a year. While they were off striding the hills, I was in particular researching the birthplace of Lord Somers who was born in Freshwater where I was staying, but no one knew where until I had located the house via his birth certificate. I also found the former home of Sir William Acland following his move from Hertfordshire in 1970. I was also priviliged to meet up with Suzanne Whitewood MBE who has written a book "Moments in time" A hundred years of Girlguiding on the Isle of Wight. Several other famous Scout related people live on the Island. Its rather surprising when you start digging who is resident there. FRANK BRITTAIN Archivist.History & Heritage Support Team, Hertfordshire Scouts. 