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Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire

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Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Swithland, Leicestershire

Sketch of the granite (or syenite) district viewed from Swithland Old Slate Quarry, including Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell.
1859

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1850s 1859 Association Baden Brazil Granite Leicestershire Mount Powell Quarries Quarry Quarrying Reverend Rocks Slate Sorrel Swithland Mountsorrel Scout Scouting Scouts Syenite


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This evocative sketch, titled "The Scenery of the Granite (or Syenite) District, Viewed from Swithland Old Slate Quarry, including Buddon Wood, Mountsorrel, Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Leicestershire," was created by the Reverend Baden Powell in 1859. The Reverend, who was the father of the renowned founder of the Scout Movement, Robert Baden-Powell, captures the rugged beauty of the Leicestershire landscape with intricate detail and skillful use of ink. The scene depicts the rolling hills and quarry lands of Mountsorrel and Swithland, with the prominent Buddon Wood, Kinchley Hill, and Brazil Wood prominently featured. The Old Slate Quarry, from which the Reverend viewed this breathtaking scenery, adds a sense of industry and history to the image. The granite and syenite rocks, characteristic of the district, are depicted with meticulous attention to their textured surfaces and varied shades. The sketch transports us to the Victorian era, a time when the industrial revolution was transforming the landscape, and the beauty of nature was often captured by artists and writers to preserve its essence. The Reverend Baden Powell's work serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the importance of preserving its beauty for future generations. This piece of art, with its intricate details and rich history, serves as a reminder of the connection between the natural world, industry, and the human spirit. It invites us to reflect on the importance of preserving the natural beauty of our world and the role of art in capturing and sharing its essence.

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