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Vera Barclay

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British writer and Co-founder cubs 1916

United KingdomWritersLived 1893 to 1989 · aged 95
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Vera Charlesworth Barclay was a British scouting pioneer and writer. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France.

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At the 1st World Scout Jamboree in 1920, 500 Wolf Cubs perform a Grand Howl in the arena at Olympia, London, organised by Vera Barclay.At the 1st World Scout Jamboree in 1920, 500 Wolf Cubs perform a Grand Howl in the arena at Olympia, London, organised by Vera Barclay.

Awards 1

Silver Wolf Award

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Connected to Vera 4

Michał GrażyńskiAlso won Silver Wolf AwardMario di CarpegnaAlso won Silver Wolf AwardDouglas MawsonAlso won Silver Wolf AwardCarol II of RomaniaAlso won Silver Wolf Award

Writers from United Kingdom 2

Douglas Dunn40.0John Cutts, 1st Baron Cutts40.0

About this person

Vera Charlesworth Barclay was a British scouting pioneer and writer. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France. Barclay wrote numerous children's stories and instructional Scouting handbooks, and in later life wrote about her Christian faith.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1989 · aged 95
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6 languages

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