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This was held during the school holidays, near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, for about 2 weeks under tents. An advance party ("Foragers") used to go first and set everything up then the main body went via train from Keighley station. I seem to remember going twice and one time took my bike which was very useful as "civilisation" was quite a way off. We used to get washed in a stream and when going to the toilet (a bucket in a hut) it was referred to as going to the "Swanee" - why I never found out. The tents in 1939 look identical to those in 1962!



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Article in Keighley News 1938Article in Keighley News (Aug 23, 2007) by Ian DewhirstKeighley News
Group photo 1939This was held during the school holidays, near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, for about 2 weeks under tents.Tom Bell
Ross Island 1939Kirkcudbright, ScotlandColin Firth
Nunmill Bridge 1939Kirkcudbright, ScotlandColin Firth
Tent 8 & occupants 1939Tent 8 & occupantsColin Firth
Postcard home (front) 1939Postcard home from Colin FirthColin Firth
Foragers (2/2) 1939An advance party (Rugby players or "Foragers") used to go first and set everything up.Tom Bell
KBGS Hut 1939Camp, near Kirkcudbright, ScotlandColin Firth
Swimming 1939This was held during the school holidays, near Kirkcudbright, Scotland, for about 2 weeks under tents.Tom Bell
Foragers (1/2) 1939An advance party (Rugby players or "Foragers") used to go first and set everything up.Tom Bell
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