Where was the 1909 Rally held?

Scouting developed largely spontaneously in response to 'Scouting for Boys'. In 1909 a Rally was held that led to a more formal organization under the leadership of the founder. Where was this Rally held?

Crystal Palace is in London and Baden Powell called for the Rally here at the suggestion of King Edward. Over 11,000 boys, and a small number of girls, turned up. Brownsea Island is offshore from Poole in England and was the site of the first Scout camp in 1907. Gilwell Park is outside London and was bought for Scouts in 1919 by Mr. de Bois Maclaren for £10,000. Cottermouth is a Scout Camp outside Canberra in Australia where I did my Leader training.

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