The Local
I would like to visit Staindrop again sometime to see how much it has changed since 1943. I was serving with the R.Es and we were in a tented camp on the outskirts of the town and doing Army Exercises out on the Moors and using live ammunition.
I remember the local Pub because all the "live" stuff was kept in the cellars and every morning we would go there to collect what we needed . I dont know what the Landlord thought having that lot underneath him.
Maybe one day I call in for a Pint and remind the present landlord that he missed a lot of exitement.
Better not leave it too long as I am 85 yrs.
Regards to all who read this useless information!
Ron Smith
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Hi there, I'm trying to find a little information about Barnard Castle's training regiments. My uncle John Carpenter was an instructor at Barnard Castle 1945-ish and may have been with the 61st training regiment, Streatlam Camp. It's funny because I ended up at Catterick in the RAC so a little family tradition. Anything you can tell me would be appreciated. Thanks, Eric C.
Comment from Eric Carpenter on Tuesday, 13th July 2010.