Places

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Maps

12 maps found.

1897, Barrack Hill Ref. RNE633953
1946, Barrack Hill Ref. NPO633953
1899-1900, Barrack Hill Ref. RNC633953
1919, Barrack Hill Ref. POP633953
1886 - 1887, King's Thorn Ref. HOSM37106
1883 - 1900, Whittington Heath Ref. HOSM64484
1946, Barnack Ref. NPO633492
1899, Barnack Ref. HOSM37049
1922, Barnack Ref. POP633492
1898, Barnack Ref. RNE633492
1901-1903, Barnack Ref. RNC633492
1912, Barrock Ref. RNC634052

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Memories

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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 Ross Grant

Burnt House Cottage

This was of course taken long before Burnt House Cottage was built.  This was where my grandmother Ruth Hare lived.  The cottage is now to the right of the road.  In the background are accommodation blocks at Carver Barracks ...Read more

A memory of Wimbish in 1980 by Andrew Wright

Memories Of Hounslow

I just wanted to give an up date on my memories of Hounslow/ Days Gone By. In reference to some names I mentioned earlier in my last post I have now come up with the addresses; Mrs Jones was called Gladys Jones of 20 ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1976 by David Davis

Living At Number 3 Victoria Terrace When Was A Child

I was about 8 or 9 I think when we lived at 3 Victoria Terrace. There was a picture of me in the garden front, facing what was then the army barracks as my dad was a chef. I went to the Blackdown ...Read more

A memory of Deepcut in 1975

Life At Blackdown

My name is Kathleen Laskey, my maiden name is Wraight, I used to live at 1 Dettingten Road from 1973 to 1976. My dad's name is Brian Wraight, my mum's name was Edna and I have a sister called Jackie. My dad came out of the army on ...Read more

A memory of Deepcut in 1973 by Kathleen Laskey

There Was Always The Ghost Stories...

In 1973 having just left school that summer, I started my State Registered Nurse training with tutor Miss Wilmot at this Southernhay Hospital. Being a 'young lady' from Bristol my new colleagues and I were expected ...Read more

A memory of Exeter in 1973 by Heather Uden

The Barracks

Used to go swimming every day in the Barracks when the Irish Guards were there.

A memory of Caterham in 1972 by Marie Petretta Clark

Knaphill & Inkerman Barracks

I was born in Nursery Road, Knaphill, and left Winston Churchill in 1972 and my first job was with RFDGQ with my friend Maureen Truman. I remember Valerie, Tony & Noel, and the boss was a lovely gentleman but sadly I ...Read more

A memory of Knaphill in 1972 by Gillian Allardyce

Beavers Lane Camp Hounslow Home To 10 Signals Regiment

I was seconded to 10 Signals Regiment in November 1971 from my Territorial Army engagement with 39 Signals and spent the best part of a foggy, cold and hard working long month training with ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1971 by John Howard Norfolk

39th Signal Regiment At Annual Camp In Scarborough

I signed up for the Territorial Army and was posted to the Royal Corps of Signals in 1967. but after serving for two years in the Manchester area I relocated to London and - just my luck - one of ...Read more

A memory of Scarborough in 1970 by John Howard Norfolk

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Captions

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Caption For York, The Cavalry Barracks 1886

These barracks in Fulford Road were built in 1795 as part of William Pitt's defence programme.

Caption For Southsea, Sands And Pier 1921

Victoria Barracks 1898 Part of a large complex of military build- ings, Victoria Barracks were built in 1880 and occupied by the King's Own Scottish Borderers until 1939.

Caption For Kempston, The Barracks C1955

The Regimental Depot of the 16th Foot, the Bedfordshire Regiment, Kempston Barracks was opened in 1876 and the first members of the Regiment arrived in May 1877.

Caption For Caterham, The Barracks 1951

A scene that is now no more: the barracks stood on Caterham Hill, where the sentry is standing guard at the entrance.

Caption For Frimley Green, Old Windmill 1906

This old tower windmill is on Old Windmill Hill between Blackdown Barracks and Elizabeth Barracks in Deepcut and Pirbright Camps.

Caption For Aldershot, Infantry Barracks 1891

The glass canopy between the barracks enabled the soldiers to drill in the dry.

Caption For Aldershot, Infantry Barracks 1891

The glass canopy between the barracks enabled the soldiers to drill in the dry.

Caption For Blackdown Camp, 2nd Brigade Office 1906

Blackdown Camp - now Blackdown Barracks - is at Deepcut on the high heathland north of the Basingstoke Canal.

Caption For Brompton, Crimean Memorial Arch 1894

The triple arch memorial to men of the Corps was erected in Brompton Barracks in 1860.

Caption For Southsea, Victoria Barracks 1898

Part of a large complex of military buildings, Victoria Barracks were built in 1880 and occupied by the King's Own Scottish Borderers until 1939.

Caption For Stirling, Old Parliament House 1899

The Napoleonic Wars led to a severe shortage of barrack accommodation in Scotland.

Caption For York, Cavalry Baracks, Main Guard 1886

These barracks were built about three years after the Infantry Barracks, but the construction came under much criticism.

Caption For Stoughton, The Barracks 1906

With their barrack buildings in the background, and eight tents pitched alongside the parade ground, the officers and men of the Royal West Surrey regiment march off parade.

Caption For York, Cavalry Baracks, Main Guard 1886

These barracks were built about three years after the Infantry Barracks, but the construction came under much criticism.

Caption For Kingston Upon Thames, Canbury Gardens 1906

The army barracks was based not far away, just off Kings Road.

Caption For York, Infantry Barracks, Armoury 1886

Situated on Fulford Road, the barracks were originally built around 1795 for the 14th Regimental District and the West Yorkshire Regiment.

Caption For East Blatchington, The Village 1891

In 1794 a very large barracks was built just north of the village; it was used to house militia during the Napoleonic Wars.

Caption For Richmond, Frenchgate 1913

From 1877, once the barracks had been built in Gallowgate, the cobbles of Frenchgate would have echoed to the sound of marching soldiers.

Caption For Bodmin, Barracks 1906

Disciplined soldiers stand to attention on the enclosed parade ground of the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry barracks, off the Lostwithiel Road.

Caption For Glengarriff, Police Barrack 1897

The Victorians love of creeper-clad buildings is shown admirably in this view of the Glengarriff Police Barracks.

Caption For East Blatchington, The Village 1891

In 1794 a very large barracks was built just north of the village; it was used to house militia during the Napoleonic Wars.

Caption For Winchester, The Barracks C1960

The barracks, close to Westgate, contain several interesting military museums.

Caption For Plymouth, Royal Marine Barracks, Stonehouse 1890

Many impressive buildings, such as the barracks shown here, have been built to accommodate them.

Caption For Acomb, The Village C1955

An old building dating from 1730 is still known as the barracks, a name said to derive from its use as a lodging house for lead miners.