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BP Rolls-Royce Jam Roll on display (UK)


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"Back in the 1920's, Scouts around the world were asked to donate a penny each to buy  Jam Roll and a caravan called Eccles.

They were presented to Lord Baden-Powell at the 1929 World Jamboree to mark the Scouting movement's 21st birthday.

The car was named Jam Roll in recognition of its connection to the Jamboree and Rolls-Royce.

It carries the Fleur de Lys emblem, etched with the Scouts' motto, "Be Prepared", on the radiator.

Lord Baden-Powell used the car and caravan for many years until his death in 1941 and they were acquired in 2008 by a specially-formed trust called BP Jam Roll."

He had the car for 12 years? Sounds familiar. More at sources including photos:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-65821911

https://thescoutingpages.org.uk/bp-rolls-royce/

Edited by RememberSchiff
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