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Catterick, The Games Room, Sandes Soldiers Home c.1955
Photo ref: C50061
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Mention Catterick to most people and they will immediately think of the great army garrison, which is actually situated four miles from the village itself. The camp was recommended by Lord Baden Powell in 1911, and since then, thousands of 'squaddies' have passed through. This is a view of the Games Room in the Sandes Soldiers' Home.

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Memories of Catterick, the Games Room, Sandes Soldiers Home c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Catterick, The Games Room, Sandes Soldiers Home c.1955

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I spent many a happy hour playing table tennis, snooker and swimming, seems like yesterday. The top board of the swimming pool always seemed so high.
I learned the game of snooker here as a young lad. My father was based in Catterick. I also learned to swim at the pool there.