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Small Arms Corps, Netheravon 1941 - 1945

I'm wondering if anyone can provide me with the exact address of the Small Arms Corps (I believe this is the Camp featured), that existed during the Second World War? My father was a weapons instructor stationed in Netheravon between 1941 and 1945, and I'd like to take him on a trip down memory lane in February. I believe the Military no longer exist in Netheravon, but if anyone has any memories of the Small Arms Corps (Infantry Heavy Weapons School), Middlesex Regiment or better still can remember Leslie Fordham (known as Wally), then please get in touch. He fondly talks of Jerry Seed and Georgie Best, and it would be wonderful not only to take him back ...read more here
A memory of Netheravon contributed by Linda Fordham

Visiting history

My husband was stationed here in WWII, and married a girl from Bulford. They divorced but the family ties are strong.
We met the first wife's family and had a wonderful time. Also the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Vets had a great time revisiting and reminiscing.
A memory of Bulford contributed by Sheelagh MacDonald

Choir Practice in this Churchu

My friends and I were all in the choir here - I think it outnumbered the congregation usually.  We had to share a vicar with Ludgershall.  Choir practice was on a Friday evening.  When the War ended in 1945 they were desperate for bellringers so us kids all got to help. It was not much of a holy peal though.

I spent many happy sumer days sitting on the ivy covered wall outside waiting for Sunday School to start.  My father's funeral service was conducted here in 1947 as the Military Cemetery does not have a church closer to it. The vicar's name was a Mr. Miller  He was a lovely Christian man and always came to the wedding receptions ...read more here
A memory of North Tidworth contributed by First name Last name

Flooding in these cottages

I lived with my parents in Zouch Avenue nearby but did go to school with a girl who lived in one of these cottages.  The River Bourne is/was directlyopposite and every winter it overflowed, ran across the road and flooded the downstairs of these cottages.  The pianola lived permanently on a pile of bricks.  The way upstairs here was a ladder in a cupboard.  I did envy that child as I was only about 5 myself.  The same families through the generations seemed to occupy these cottages but they were all pulled down when I last visited. They also had outside bucket toilets and every Wednesday afternoon the emptying lorry came and the smell standing at the bus stop opposite was ...read more here
A memory of North Tidworth contributed by First name Last name