The photograph was taken of a visit to Matlock by F. Haydn Dimmock, editor of "The Scout", a
weekly magazine that was read all over the world. Haydon Dimmock did an enormous amount to promote scouting and young
boys were enthralled by his campside yarns[1].
In the photo are Miss Joan Tinton, Cub Leader[1], F. Haydn Dimmock,
Harold Fletcher, District Scout Commissioner, and Harold Briggs
who eventually became District Scoutmaster. It was taken in Harold
Fletcher's home in the very early fifties. |
References:
[1] The Times, Wednesday, Apr 27,
1955. Obituary notice for F. Haydn Dimmock M.B.E. said he edited
the Scout for 36 years, from 1918 onwards, and published adventure books. He had
been severely wounded during WW1. He worked closely with Baden-Powell
and loved his work: "a glorious adventure, my life's work".
Apart from B-P, he did more to promote the Scout movement than anyone else.
[2] Joan Tinton moved to Bamford and died in 2007.
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