Janet says: "Prisoners get treated better than us and we've committed no crime". Burma House, a new annex at the Wavell Officers and Warrant Officers Mess at Wavell Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire was the final element of the project and was completed three months early. Licence number 102006.006. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here OR here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Susan told us she'd served on the frontline in Afghanistan living in a tent and she said even that has "better facilities to wash and shower" than her barracks in Aldershot. Use of this data is subject to Terms and Conditions. dailyinfo[23]=' 20589 Corporal Elias JONES Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal and Bar 14th Bn. Rushmoor Borough Councils Cabinet gave approval in principle for the sale recently, Receive all the latest news directly to your inbox with our HampshireLive newsletter. dailyinfo[11]=' Reservist Paul GROLIK 5./I.R.62 German Army who died 11/05/1917 EBBLINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY France ' In today's video, we'll be exploring Buller Barracks.Originally built in the 1890s, then rebuilt in the 1960s, these Barracks are now set for Demolition.We head in to capture what remains of this vast derelict site. Last week members of Rushmoor Borough Council s Cabinet gave approval in principle for the sale of the councils High Street multi-storey car park in exchange for the building of a new car park. 14/10/17 to 108th Brigade, 36th Division. WebOn 22 February 1972, Aldershot experienced the first in a series of mainland IRA attacks. At the barracks where we were, we lived in brick built buildings, but our class rooms, lecture rooms and the like were wooden buildings that at the time of WW1 had been living quarters. A community history project funded by the AHRC Gateways to the First World War Centre, Rochester and Borstal in the First World War. dailyinfo[15]=' 6963 Private Albert CHRISTIE 1st Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers who died 23/04/1918 WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION France ' As more soldiers arrived, they were first housed in bell tents due to a shortage or permanent accommodation. Photographer: Unknown photographer for John Laing plc, Historic England Archive John Laing Collection. Joes page on the Every Man Remembered website is here. Garrison tower block torn down making way for new soldier accommodation Men serving in the smaller stations would be sent there for the longer sentences, but otherwise would be held at the local BDR. Councillor Martin Tennant, Cabinet Member for Major Projects and Property at Rushmoor Borough Council, said: The former Galleries shopping centre sits in the heart of Aldershot town centre and is a large site key to the town's regeneration. who died 02/05/1915 BABY 700 CEMETERY, ANZAC Turkey (including Gallipoli) ' These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. As a principal barrack and training centre, Aldershot was also a principal place of detention Except as provided by paragraphs 607 (i), 609 and 611 of Kings Regulations, all military prisoners were by default to be committed to Woking Military Prison, where there were 218 cells. In the following lists, BDR means Barrack Detention Rooms. dailyinfo[24]=' 2503969 Sapper Joseph WATERS Canadian Railway Troops who died 24/04/1921 BUTTE (MOUNT MORIAH) CEMETERY United States of America ' I've never seen so much bullshit shoehorned into such as small space. In its place a 66-bed care home will be built. ALDERSHOT Following Aldershot's establishment as a large permanent training camp in the 1850s, the military presence continued to grow. dailyinfo[21]=' Lieutenant Colonel John Michell CLARKE Royal Army Medical Corps who died 21/04/1918 BRISTOL (CANFORD) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The process probably started in 1971 with the 6 inch wide crack in the wall of my room on the first floor opposite the guardroom. The former base gym is now the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre. "Killingholme" Royal Naval Air Service who died 27/04/1916 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' I don't know about 1915 but Blackdown and Deepcut were separate units when my father was stationed at Blackdown in the early 50's. 20/12/15 landed at Havre. Once back in Britain, they were stationed at Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick, before embarking at Avonmouth to sail to Egypt in late March 1915. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. https://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/content/badajos-barracks-west-infantry-barracks, http://www.britishmilitaryhistory.co.uk/documents.php?aid=1&nid=1&start=0. Discover and use our high-quality applied research to support the protection and management of the historic environment. On Saturday 30 March 2013 a parade of veterans was held to mark the demolition of Buller Barracks Aldershot, the spiritual home of the Royal Corps of Transport. Seven people, all civilian support staff, including five catering staff, a gardener, and a Catholic British Army chaplain, were killed in a car bomb attack on the 16th Parachute Brigade headquarters mess. dailyinfo[26]=' Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Gordon CADE Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross and Bar, Three times Mentioned in Despatches Middlesex Regiment who died 26/04/1918 TYNE COT MEMORIAL Belgium ' This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. The Parsons Barracks car park in Ordnance Road was Census 1910: Class:RG13; Piece:720; Folio:129; Page:8. Wow, I didn't know that was happening! I do not have a copy of that book; if it does contain any reference to this unit, I would be glad to hear it. A further 19 people were injured. A right nutter ,was glad to leave after training and was Later, wooden huts were built, which were in tur On 5/3/15 absorbed a company of Royal Jersey Militia (6 officers & 224 men). dailyinfo[17]=' 79947 Sapper Andrew WATT 173rd Tunnelling Coy. Canadian Infantry who died 07/05/1917 VIMY MEMORIAL France ' The next casualty has to be Martenique Barracks in Bordon. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919. Thanks for taking the trouble. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100024900.© British Crown and SeaZone Solutions Limited 2023. who died 04/05/1917 AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL MEMORIAL New Zealand ' Otherwise my contact details can be found at www.fourteeneighteen.co.uk. Powered by Invision Community, Researching the men of Aldington and Bonnington who fell in both world wars. The following details were issued with Army Orders dated 1 January 1914, showing where soldiers under sentence were to be committed and the accommodation that was available there. dailyinfo[12]=' Brigadier General Henry Buchanan KIRK Four times Mentioned in Despatches Cdg. RIP Buller barracks. guardrooms to former Willems Barracks R.N. Tank Corps who died 28/04/1918 MARISSEL FRENCH NATIONAL CEMETERY France ' The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. © Crown Copyright and database right 2023. Search over 1 million photographs and drawings from the 1850s to the present day using our images archive. Mr Docherty, who also covers Farnborough, Blackwater and Hawley in Hampshire, cut the ribbon and unveiled a silver plaque with the buildings name on it. In a report published in November 2016, the National Audit Office (NAO) warned the Department faced a "huge challenge in maintaining its estate", and had only been able to carry out "essential maintenance" since 2009. Original data:British and Irish Military Databases. dailyinfo[16]=' 56932 Serjeant William Philip WATSON Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal 58th Field Amb Royal Army Medical Corps who died 16/04/1918 TYNE COT MEMORIAL Belgium ' This was a wholly new concept in barracks planning, part of one of the original three permanent cavalry barracks built as the Wellington Lines at Aldershot. Sound format: Silent Footage: 1400 ft (ca); Running time: 16 mins, Media not currently available. WebThe long lost Willems Barracks in Aldershot identified by Nick Ross who adds "I worked in these barracks as a student, shifting furniture prior to demolition." 991-0/2/22 British Movietone News (Production sponsor) dailyinfo[13]=' Gefreiter Richard STROEBER 12./R.I.R.22 German Army who died 13/04/1918 ERQUINGHEM-LYS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION France ' (Home of JLR RCT). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) } Closure of ASU London [ edit] I had heard that they might have been the fore runner of the well known Deepcut Barracks of today? General Staff who died 12/05/1916 LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY France ' var month=mydate.getMonth()+1 Soundtrack language: English, Format: 35mm The Keogh Barracks are situated on the Surrey/Hampshire border, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. dailyinfo[29]=' 4547 Lance Corporal Albert FERGUSSON 1st Bn. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. London Regiment who died 08/05/1915 PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL Belgium ' If you find it a valuable resource, please consider becoming a supporter. The MoD insists soldiers still have access to hot water in the mornings and evenings. They moved out in October 2008, at which point the top end of Monty Lines (up the hill from the guardroom) was secured pending demolition. A town centre car park in Aldershot is set to be sold by the council as part of the wider redevelopment of the area. Read about our approach to external linking. WebChurch. Ancestry.com. This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. Leta Tusker na Talisker ngine. Part 2. The BBC: are claims of political bias justified? Susan says she has to maintain vehicles "working with oils and lubricants" but then is often expected to clean herself in a cold shower. (don't ask why) SMQC's. A group of volunteers from The Friends of Balaam's Wood Local Nature Reserve clearing brambles at Gannow Green Moated Site, New Frankley in Birmingham, Two horsemen reading The Sportsman, 30 Oct 1902, Farnborough, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. Temperatures to continue to climb as week of sunshine begins, permanently as part of the regeneration of Aldershot. Books and journalsChilderhouse, T , Military Aldershot the first fifty years, (1990). Soldiers at a British Army barracks in Aldershot say they have been living without reliable hot water and heating for almost a year. Historic England holds an extensive range of publications and historic collections in its public archive covering the historic environment. 2023 BBC. Don't know of any sources of info in 1915, but I was stationed there in the early 1970s. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Late last year another car park in Aldershot closed permanently as part of the regeneration of Aldershot. I had a lovely view. South Staffordshire Regiment who died 01/05/1920 KRANJI MILITARY CEMETERY Singapore ' All the windows have now been boarded up and the footbridge over the A325 demolished. WebThe south half of the Wolseley Barracks and associated properties were sold off and redeveloped for housing. We don't feel we are really valued or cared about". The Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) who died 15/04/1915 CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' Buller was character building you bunch of ******* whinging wimps! dailyinfo[1]=' 61365 Private James LAVIN 1st Garrison Bn. The garrison was divided into the North Camp and the South Camp, either side of the Basingstoke Canal. Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 However, the soldiers said the generators regularly ran out of fuel leaving them without hot water and heating for days at a time. You are using an out of date browser. dailyinfo[10]=' 837119 Gunner Alexander BROOKS Military Medal "A" Bty. She said: Its great to see the new building, which will soon be my home. We have used aliases to protect their identity. Ive just had a good look round for the first time which is really nice, it looks impressive and I am eager to move in. By doing so, you will enable it to remain free to all. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008. The Hampshire criminals jailed in April including 'callous' killer who murdered Southampton grandmother, Other offences included arson and manslaughter, Gun and knife seen during fight in Sandown, Officers attended the scene and found a man with facial injuries. By the time of the 1911 Census Joe had left home. dailyinfo[25]=' 1720 Private Sidney ORDERS 1st Bn. [1] Juldi juldi. From Egypt they sailed onward to Cape Helles on the Gallipoli peninsula. Find out how you can get more news from HampshireLive straight to your inbox for free HERE . The town was one of several garrison in the UK which undertook a massive transformation as a result of the Army Basing Programme (ABP) initiative, which began in 2016 following the Strategic Defence Review. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died 20/04/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' For the time period you mention regarding 7th Royal Irish Rifles, the book shows them as being at Aldershot, I suspect tht you could well be right as regards Blackdown, in view of the short distance between the two locations, as the book was painstaking compiled using unit diaries, the originator might well have put Aldershot as opposed to Blackdown. Photographed just before its demolition for Grainger. At the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914 they were stationed at Mhow in the Madhya Pradesh region of India. One says "I've never had a hot shower in my block". In 1958 I was a 15 year old boy soldier at North Camp Barracks Blackdown which has since been demolished, opposite was Alma Barracks the Regimental Depot of the RAOC, futher down was a seperate barracks the name of which eludes me, at the time it was a trade training battalion RAOC. dailyinfo[19]=' Second Lieutenant Robert Charles Middleton HARPER General List who died 19/04/1917 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' Then they came for the Jews but I was not Jewish so I did not speak out. A 2017 Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey showed a 4% decline in satisfaction with the overall stands of Service accommodation, with just under half (49%) of military personnel saying they're satisfied with their housing. This 7th(Service) Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles. Lancashire Fusiliers who died 25/04/1915 HELLES MEMORIAL Turkey (including Gallipoli) ' # graingerplc # photo # I just wish they included the roundabout outside the main gates.seriously ruins my high speed run into the new camps main gate down the road! London, England. Garrison Herald Articles - 003 - Friends of the Aldershot Military The places on the list are protected by law and most are not open to the public. dailyinfo[8]=' 1473 Private Arthur EDDINGTON 1st/13th Kensington Bn. Military-Genealogy.com, comp. dailyinfo[6]=' 1894 Lance Daffadar MUR MUHAMMAD KHAN Mentioned in Despatches 1st Duke of Yorks Lancers (Skinners Horse) who died 06/05/1919 DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE) India ' He said: This building is just one example of the modern high-quality infrastructure we have delivered here and across Salisbury Plain to support the ABP. Listing NGR: SU8494650853. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. WebBrowse 3,706 aldershot barracks photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. The Aldershot bombing was an attack by the Official Irish Republican Army (Official IRA) using a car bomb on 22 February 1972 in Aldershot, England.The bomb targeted the headquarters of the British Army s 16th Parachute Brigade and was claimed as a revenge attack for Bloody Sunday.Seven civilian staff were killed and nineteen var fontstart = '' Yesterday a defence minister admitted "we need more money" to carry out maintenance and repairs. What is happening to the size of the Army? The project will create 100 new town centre homes, 16 commercial units and accommodation for 128 local students. Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. I can see the link between Blackdown and Deepcut. In 1911 Badajos was an infantry barracks, housing the 1st battalion of the Hampshire Regiment and named after an 1812 Peninsular War battle in which forces under Sir Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) had triumphed over Britains Napoleonic foes. As part of plans to bring forward the redevelopment of The Galleries, the council had previously agreed in principle that the High Street multi-storey car park could be included as part of the redevelopment, on the basis that a replacement car park was provided. The BBC has also spoken to two soldiers who live on the base and came to us to voice their frustrations. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. Div Royal Marine Light Infantry who died 05/05/1915 HELLES MEMORIAL Turkey (including Gallipoli) ' Janet told the BBC that she has thought of leaving the Army because she believes they are not being listened to. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [database on-line]. It was also emotional for me many years ago (1983), when I was being beasted on Buller Square on two!!!! Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Artist: Gregory & Co Artist: Gregory & Co RM 2CM2EG5 Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, presents shamrock flowers at a parade ground at Aldershot army base in southern England March 17, 2012. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. Mute unedited newsreel film of demolition of nineteenth century barrack blocks at Aldershot by civilian contractors, including Salamanca and Badajos Barracks, and replacement with modern married quarters. JavaScript is disabled. Sign pointing to the location of the Badajos Barracks at Aldershot. More than a hundred soldiers live in Keogh Barracks on the Aldershot base. The network infrastructure was upgraded recently wasn't it? Read about our approach to external linking. On Saturday 6 July 1940, members of the Royal Canadian Army Ordnance Corps, serving with the 2 nd Army Field Workshop, were mounting Bren, Lewis and Vickers machine guns onto motor cycles on the parade ground at Salamanca Barracks, Wellington Avenue, Aldershot. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Janet says not being able to wash properly is "unhygienic and all-round depressing". WebAldershot (/ldrt/) is a town in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. The battalion arrived on 25th April 1915 and tragically Joe lost his life the very next day. Soldiers were the intended targets but were not present as the regiment was stationed abroad and most staff officers were in their offices rather than the mess. Still had a laugh there though apart from the guard 2 on 2 off for 24hrs and doing shite jobs on your time off. There are about eight of us initially moving in, which is great. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? The building dominated the skyline with the red aircraft warning light a beacon, Sad to see it was demolished in 2007 I think January 7, 2021 Tony davis Does any one remember csm molinue in the late 50s . This brought about the demolition in 1937 of the old wooden huts at both Quebec and St Lucia barracks, with new brick built 100-man barracks in their place. Use our map search to find more listed places. Your details will NOT be shared with any 3rd parties. The bronze figure forms part of 'St Michaels Victory over the Devil', which was unveiled at the cathedral by Epsteins widow, Kathleen, in 1960. The car park being considered would be built on the former Conservative Club site. As I am a complete novice at computers, and very much at the one finger stage on the keyboard it is a good job you are not in a hurry for the following:-. Plus not being able to lie on the beds until after 18.00 ..Great fun I felt sorry for the lads who done day on/off for weeks at a time. Note: Boys were not held at the Chelsea BDR, but sent to Aldershot for their sentence. Demobilisers, Pivotal Men, Slip Men and Contract Men, Glasgow (Cavalry and Royal Artillery Barracks). See our extensive range of expert advice to help you care for and protect historic places. Rear of paved area closed by late C20 walls and railings. Yes it was upgraded with both Dii Restricted and Secret, just like Normandy Bks and a number of other sites around aldershot only to be demolished or turned into a Buddhist Temples (the old Library near St Omer Bks) what a waste of firkin money. Planning permission would need to be granted however this new option means that the existing High Street multi-storey car park could stay open until a replacement has been built, reducing the impact on parking in the town during the development work. Construction work has also begun on the 40 million-plus Union Yard regeneration project. Royal Engineers who died 17/04/1916 ARRAS MEMORIAL France ' Most people miss opportunities, because the best opportunities are dressed in coveralls and look like work. 93rd Infantry Bde. St Andrew's Garrison Church, Aldershot is situated 2,400 feet southeast of Malta Barracks. WebOne last look at Buller Barracks in Aldershot, the home of the Royal Corps of Transport. Each day we'll be sending you a selection of our top stories from across our county, as well as breaking news so you can be the first to know. All rights reserved. 23/8/17 to 49th Brigade, 16th Division. That afternoon, a lone Heinkel 111 bomber was spotted flying over No problem about delaying replying. Wasn't there also a Havannah Barracks in Bordon. "Being back in the UK", she said, "with no hot water and heating is just a disgrace". On Saturday 30 March 2013 a parade of veterans was held to mark the demolition of Buller Barracks Aldershot, the spiritual home of the Royal Corps of Transport. Thats part of my personal history gone. RCT was the sponsoring corps for me. Pre-RCB, POC Troop circa 1980. A certain Mr Collins was a mate of mine during POC troop. Original data:Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911. See our demolition services and contact us for a quote View all projects Find out about services offered by Historic England for funding, planning, education and research, as well as training and skill development. Archaeologist Dr David Neal discussing his illustration of the mosaic being excavated at Rutland Roman Villa with members of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services team, IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Jacob Epstein's sculpture of the Devil being delivered to Coventry Cathedral on the back of a lorry. My mission is to make the Long, Long Trail the best and most helpful reference site about the British Army in the Great War. dailyinfo[28]=' 76274 Corporal Horace John Baker WHITTINGHAM 1st Bn. Please make sure to go and subscribe to his channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi40cMT74buT2ZzX0aXcxXw-------------------------------------Footage used in Opening Sequencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjl6jL76VBEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biE34v6LKB8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V0CIQXcYschttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM_1M4qbMdA#Abandoned #AbandonedArmyBase #Exploring #Derelict #ExploringAbandonedBuildings Location of this list entry and nearby places that are also listed. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 Sorry to have not got back to you sooner, as having posted my first question on the forum I have been shocked at the fantastic response, the downside is I have not got back to forum members that like you I have tried to help. The incident took place in a branch of Subway on Portswood Road in Southampton. dailyinfo[3]=' 3747 Flight Serjeant Reginald Tom PARRY Air Force Medal 15th Aircraft Acceptance Park Royal Air Force who died 03/05/1919 WELSH NEWTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' WebMute unedited newsreel film of demolition of nineteenth century barrack blocks at Aldershot by civilian contractors, including Salamanca and Badajos Barracks, and About time it was pulled down, It was condemned when I was there in 92 over run with cockroaches that were fooking huge and being on the ground floor of the holding troop in the 8 man rooms which were a squeeze for 4 never mind 8 plus MFO boxes and the lockers being placed over the holes in the wall to keep the lot from the next room out. Something went wrong, please try again later. Most of the geographic command areas had a principal location for their detention barracks. dailyinfo[5]=' CH/316(S) Private Jack WILSON Chatham Bn. you agree that you are happy to accept our, ALDERSHOT BARRACKS DEMOLITION [Allocated Title].