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Windsor Barracks
My dad was a soldier in Windsor barracks in the 1950s. I was born in 1954 and when I was 5 went to Spital school across the road, which I loved. I loved living in the barracks too. There was no health or safety rules, we had complete run ...Read more
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Days Gone By
My family arrived in Seaforth late in 1939 after we were shipped back from Gibraltar where my father was stationed with the Kings Regiment. Early memories of our house in Holly Grove are vague. My sister Maureen and I, along with ...Read more
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Leadership Course
We completed our Lance Bombadier Leadership training in these barracks, we referred to them as cavalry barracks (they are stables now). I was with 52 Bty 45 Fld Regt RA, stationed at Kirkee Barracks. One of my friends (Arnie ...Read more
A memory of Colchester in 1986 by
Nells Point Barry Island
I was born on 'the Island' and lived there until I was 17 years old. Nell's Point used to be my play ground.I have many fond memories of counting the coaches that used to bring the visitors from far and wide, the coaches ...Read more
A memory of Barry Island in 1959 by
The Kosb Barracks
Although born in Scotland, my earliest memories are of Berwick upon Tweed. This was because my father was posted to the Barracks as Pipe Major in the KOSB Depot there. Our married quarters, although in Ravensdowne, ...Read more
A memory of Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1930 by
Milton Barracks
I did my two years National Service with 75th HAA Regt.RA ,reporting for duty August 1950 after passing out from MONS OCS. Aldershot. Served with 288 Bty in a Troop commanded by Capt. Pinfold. I have lived in Canada for 54 years ...Read more
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Chickenhall Lane
My parents squatted in the ex-army barracks in Chickenhall Lane. We lived there for about 5 years before moving to the relative luxury of the prefabs in Eastleigh, known as The Hundred.
A memory of Eastleigh in 1945 by
Boyhood Memories
I was born in 89 Abbot Street, just off Sunderland Road, in 1932, then we moved to the Gateshead end of Redheugh Bridge. When the Second World War started we moved to 20 Brussel Street. The Davidson family lived in the flat above ...Read more
A memory of Gateshead in 1940 by
My Christening
I was christend at the crooked spire church in 1955, my gran lived in Barrack Square at the time and my mum wasn't allowed to take me over the threshhold till I was christened as it was thought to be very bad luck at the time. The ...Read more
A memory of Chesterfield in 1955 by
Dancing Lessons
It was 1952 and the NAAFI Club held dancing lessons. Now, trying to learn to dance in hobnailed Army boots was impossible, but I did chat up a NAAFI girl and arranged to meet her after her work, which I did. She had, to me, an ...Read more
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Many impressive buildings, such as the barracks shown here, have been built to accommodate them.
Shorncliffe Military Camp was re-established in 1854 to become one of the most important military bases in the country.
Acomb was once a centre for the lead-mining industry.
Many impressive buildings, such as the barracks shown here, have been built to accommodate them.
A memorial stone at the entrance to Botley station recalls the murder in 1800 of one Thomas Webb.
Looking along Broadway with the statue of Alfred the Great clearly visible, this view shows Winchester Cathedral in all its glory.
The National Sea Training School trained both deck and catering ratings for service with the Merchant Navy.
This riverside spot remains as popular today as it did in the 1950s.
Taunton has had a long connection with the military: a cavalry barracks was built as long ago as 1796.
Winchester has always been an important centre for military training; much of the countryside round and about is used for tactical exercises.
A memorial stone at the entrance to Botley station recalls the murder in 1800 of one Thomas Webb.
In the distance is Barrack Hall, occupied by a garrison of troops during the Napoleonic Wars.
Situated on Durnford Street, which runs parallel to Stonehouse Creek, the Royal Marine Barracks were built in 1867 using a mixture of Plymouth limestone and granite from the moors and originally housed
Many impressive buildings, such as the barracks shown here, have been built to accommodate them.
Woodcote Park was commandeered by the War Office in 1915, and Humphreys of Knightsbridge were contracted to build not only huts but also a chapel and a splendid recreation room.
On the right is the imposing facade of the old National Provincial Bank.
The former Peninsula Barracks stand on the site of a medieval castle which was destroyed after the Civil War.
This view looks from the Mansion House balcony to the Bank of England.
On the right is the imposing facade of the old National Provincial Bank.
One of the most distinctive features of Brompton Barracks is this very unusual variation of more common equestrian statues, with General Gordon, mounted on a richly caparisoned camel.
A crowd, mainly male, has gathered for the Changing of the Guard in five minutes' time at 11.00am.
Taunton's Market House, now mainly offices, stands on the site of the former covered market.
York was a military centre, and over 1,000 men were stationed here when the barracks were built.
Situated on Fulford Road, the barracks were originally built around 1795 for the 14th Regimental District and the West Yorkshire Regiment.
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