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    Scouting in Rubery - early 1900s

    Hello, In 1911 Herbert (later Lord) Austin told his private secretary Bobby Howitt to “form a scout group - for the benefit of the local community.” Although known as 1st Lickey, they were also known (for obvious reasons!) as the “Austin Troop”. Logical, as the Longbridge works was expanding...
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