Salvation Army scout troop, c1910
Many early Scouts Troops were formed as adjuncts of Church and Sunday schools, in part because they were seen as a more energetic and engaging means of inculcating Christian and cultural values to young males. Haddington’s troop was supervised by members of the Salvation Army.
This is a black and white photograph printed on a postcard with a title strapline SALVATION ARMY HADDINGTON FIRST TROOP. It shows a group portrait of uniformed boys and two young men wearing dark Salvation Army uniforms.
The philosophy espoused by Baden-Powell in his book Scouting for Boys was eagerly adopted in communities across Britain. Within a very short period of time Scout Troops were established in every large and many smaller communities in East Lothian.
Museum id no. 2001.308.10
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