Any help would be grately appreciated xx. 60 images use this description. The military town includes local landmarks such as the Aldershot Observatory, Wellington Statue, the RAMC Memorial, Aldershot Military Cemetery, the Royal Garrison Church and other churches. Aldershot Military Town is the area between Aldershot and North Camp near Farnborough. Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood had recently been appointed General Officer Commanding at Aldershot and was keen to push forward the building of the new accommodation. Many of these brick-build Victorian barracks were demolished in the late 1960s, to make way for what is now Montgomery Lines. Thanks for your offer of help, I may take you up on it, I am anal too! [18] Today, the only surviving barracks of the Marlborough Lines group is Lille barracks. As it existed at the time of the Domesday Survey in 1086, the extensive settlement of Crondall in the north-east corner of Hampshire was certainly Scandinavian, for among the customs of that great manor, which included Crondall, Yateley, Farnborough, and Aldershot, that of sole inheritance by the eldest daughter in default of sons prevailed, as over a large part of Cumberland, and this is a peculiarly Norse custom. [6], After the Crimean War, a division of regular troops was permanently based at Aldershot, and 'the Division at Aldershot' (including artillery at Christchurch, Hampshire, and cavalry at Hounslow, Middlesex) became one of the most important home commands of the British Army. When the wooden huts had been built in the 1850s, the contractor had guaranteed the huts for 13 years; in practice, many of those huts were still serving their purpose some 30 years later. It also has a diving area and water slides. The noise became so loud that a neighbour called the police who shut the event down. [36] The only army officer killed was Captain Gerry Weston a Catholic British Army chaplain. This phase of construction saw nine barracks built, namely: Albuhera, Barossa, Corunna, Gibraltar, Maida, Buller, Mandora and McGrigor barracks. Adjacent to the military town is some 2,700 hectares of open military training area. [63] In 2003, a health check of the town centre concluded that, "Aldershot is experiencing promising signs of revitalisation, particularly in the shopping core". The barracks in Stanhope Lines took names from the famous battles of the Napoleonic Wars and those in Marlborough Lines took names from Marlborough's campaigns. So are you or your OH in the forces? [32], After a 2009 campaign, the British Government allowed veteran Gurkha soldiers who had served for more than four years, and their families, to settle in the UK. [2] In January 1854, the British Government's War Department purchased areas of heathland around the small village of Aldershot at 12 an acre. One of the Victorian barracks did survive. In 2005, Rushmoor Borough Council documented the percentage of vacant shops at 10%, 8% and 7% respectively for Union Street, the Wellington Centre and Wellington Street.[65]. [75] However, in April 2010, it was announced that Team GB would be training at Loughborough University.[76]. From 1901 to 1908 Aldershot Command was given the additional title of I Army Corps. | Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The club was renamed Aldershot and Fleet RUFC (A&F or the Stags) after their move in 2003 from Farnborough to their current home, Aldershot Park. [72], Aldershot Cricket Club shares facilities with the successful Aldershot & Farnham Hockey Club who, in 2022, were looking for a more permanent base. Aug 19, 2019 - Married Quarters, Napier Square, Aldershot Garrison. Aldershot Military Town is located between Aldershot and North Camp near Farnborough. Established in 1854, Aldershot is the home of the British Army although smaller than in previous years. Rioch played for clubs including Luton Town, Aston Villa and Derby County before managing clubs including Middlesbrough and Arsenal, but played for the Scotland team during the 1970s due to his ancestry. [17], In March 2020, the Ministry of Defence established the COVID Support Force to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Posted 27/3/10. [14] The garrison used to be the corps headquarters for the Royal Corps of Transport and the Army Catering Corps; when these were merged into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993, the corps headquarters moved to Deepcut Barracks. Much of the Victorian camp was demolished in the 1960s. Aldershot railway station and bus station are both situated off Station Road. 5 Cdn Div Support Group Det Aldershot is located 0.5 nautical miles (0.93 km; 0.58 mi) northwest of Kentville on a well-drained sandy plateau along the north side of the Cornwallis River. Established in 1854, Aldershot is the home of the British Army although smaller than in previous years. The gates of the South Cavalry Barracks stood in as the prison gates for the 1960 film Two-Way Stretch starring Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Lionel Jeffries. The home of AFD, as it is commonly known, is the Aldershot Military Stadium, Aldershot. Taking the piss? The Independent Local Radio stations was 96.4 Eagle Radio, broadcasting contemporary music, until it was purchased by Bauer Media in 2019 along with other stations in the UKRD group. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Are those areas you listed married quarters patches as we can't just name roads? The military town includes local landmarks such as the Aldershot Observatory, Wellington Statue, the RAMC Memorial, Aldershot Military Cemetery, the Royal Garrison Church and other churches. 45 x 45s thread on how sh*t it is being Welsh. Aldershot has many sports facilities including the Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy, Aldershot Tennis Centre, Aldershot Bowling, Aldershot Pools and Lido, Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre, Alderwood Leisure Centre (formerly Connaught Leisure Centre) and Alpine Snow Sports (Dry Ski Centre). From the railway station, South Western Railway run services to London Waterloo, Alton, Guildford and Ascot. It is home to the headquarters of the Army's Support Command, and it is also the administrative base for the 101st Logistic Brigade. It is a garrison town that serves as the location for the military presence in the area. [28] The Aldershot riot of July 1945 caused considerable damage to the town centre when disgruntled Canadian troops tired of waiting to be repatriated rioted in the streets for two evenings. Montgomery Lines was completed in the 1970s and was built on the site of several barracks that formerly made up Stanhope Lines. [4] The Church of St Michael the Archangel is the parish church for the town and dates to the 12th century with later additions. Manor Park: south of the town and the southern half of the town centre has three Conservative councillors. Current barracks which encompass the garrison include: In 2010, the Army selected Aldershot garrison as the hub of the new South East Super Garrison, which will include satellite establishments at Minley, Bordon, Sandhurst, Pirbright, Deepcut, Keogh, Arborfield, Winchester and Worthy Down. In the 18th century, the stretch of the London to Winchester turnpike that passed through Aldershot between Bagshot and Farnham (now known as the Farnborough Road) was the scene of highway robberies. These Shared Descriptions are common to multiple images. [34], On 22 February 1972, Aldershot experienced the first in a series of mainland IRA attacks. The Official IRA claimed responsibility, stating that the attack was in revenge for the shootings in Derry that came to be known as Bloody Sunday. Aldershot Garrison, also known as Aldershot Military Town, is a major garrison in South East England, between Aldershot and Farnborough in Hampshire. [11] Between 1889 and 1893, the remaining wooden buildings, in both North Camp and South Camp, were replaced by brick buildings. Credits Many of these matches held first-class status. [12] The 18th-century jurist Charles Viner lived in the town and printed his A General Abridgment of Law and Equity on a press in his home. There is an adjoining 25 m indoor pool that allows all year round swimming. [1], Before the establishment of the 'Camp at Aldershot', the British Army did not have any single permanent camp for training troops on a large scale. An outline planning application has been agreed for the redevelopment of some of the former Military Town. Today. Aldershot has been selected as the British Army garrison that will test an innovative accommodation solution for its personnel The garrison will test and evaluate a far-reaching innovative opportunity, that could lead to fundamental revamp and modernisation in how the Army accommodates its personnel. 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Its nearest dual-carriageway roads are the A31 to its south, heading east towards Guildford and the A3, and the A331 to its east, heading north towards Farnborough and the M3. St Marks: north of the town and parts of Farnborough has three Conservative councillors. Communication Information Systems (CIS) Troop, 2 (Farnborough) Platoon, Hampshire & Isle of Wight. Touch device users can explore by touch or with swipe gestures. [10] Government House was built as the garrison commander's house in 1883. 'we set to bravely at Aldershott to retrieve our fallen fortunes, and stem off the ruin originated in the Crimea, but all in vain'. It was built on the parade grounds of the old cavalry barracks. Originally, in 1846, the statue was erected at Hyde Park Corner, London on the Wellington Arch. [11] Between 1889 and 1893, the remaining wooden buildings, in both North Camp and South Camp, were replaced by brick buildings. [71] Army cricket matches have been played at the Officers Club Services Ground, which has also played host to home matches for Hampshire County Cricket Club. Cookies A huge problem facing the families is that they get fined if they leave the property unclean or cause any damage, something Hannah described as 'hypocritical'. The location of Aldershot between Southampton and London meant the club became a mecca for Hardcore and it was regularly sold out during this time. Following the attack the Army took steps to secure the garrison by erecting security fences around most of the barracks and lines, as well as introducing armed security patrols. It houses Aldershot Garrison's married quarters, barracks, Army playing fields and other sporting facilities. Amey, an infrastructure and engineering company, provide houses for army families across the UK, including Aldershot. The Duke, who had only sat for the sculptor on two or three occasions, suddenly became very attached to the statue and would not consider its removal from its arch. The area was a vast stretch of common land, a lonely wasteland unsuitable for most forms of agriculture with scant population. im not quite sure how im coming across that way? It houses Aldershot Garrison's married quarters, barracks, Army playing fields and other sporting facilities. [16] Until then, the military town had been open-plan, but the attack led to immediate action to secure military property. She said: "We fully appreciate that the issues raised in the article are distressing. The drop in pressure has already been recognised in married quarters. [47] With the influx of large numbers of Nepalis into the area in recent years giving Rushmoor the largest Buddhist community in the United Kingdom,[47][48][49] a need for a temple and community centre to cater for their spiritual and secular needs was required. By 1861, around 8,000 acres had been purchased. The garrison plays host to around 70 military units and organisations. Aldershot Park: southeast of the town has three Labour councillors. [62], At the end of the 1990s and the start of the 2000s, an underground scene of rock bands cropped up around Aldershot. It was quartered at Verdala Barracks and Lower St Elmo Barracks. They played home games at the Recreation Ground throughout their history.. Part 2. 413 (Aldershot) Squadron, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wing, 1 (Aldershot) Platoon, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Military Preparation College for Training, Combat Service Support Trials and Development Unit (CCS TDU), This page was last edited on 3 April 2023, at 00:56. By the end of the 1930s the event was raising around 40,000 annually. https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/brigade-of-gurkhas/gurkha-welfare-advice-centre/, "Written Question for the Ministry of Defence regarding Army basing and personnel", https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616, https://www.dropbox.com/s/t2dixk6lq6502ni/20190718-FOI06365_Zacchi_Response_Letter-ArmySec%20%283%29.pdf?dl=0, "Strategic Defence and Security Review Army: Written statement HCWS367", http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2016-12-15/HCWS367/, "Regiments to change bases, in major Army restructure", http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/regiments-to-change-bases-in-major-army-restructure-35298093.html, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/infantry/princess-of-waless-royal-regiment/, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/infantry/rifles/4-rifles/, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/6th-united-kingdom-division/, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/6th-united-kingdom-division/specialised-infantry-group/, https://www.forces.net/services/army/101-logistic-brigade-trebles-size, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-army-physical-training-corps/, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/home-command/, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/regional-command/, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/corps-of-royal-engineers/, http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=7538, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Pages containing cite templates with deprecated parameters, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters South East, at Roebuck House. The bombing was claimed by the Official IRA as revenge for the Bloody Sunday massacre. The garrison was established when the War Department bought a large area of land near to the village of Aldershot, with the objective of establishing a permanent training camp for the British Army. The Shots featured in the lower echelons of the sport up to 1960. It was also, at his request, that a convention for naming the barracks was formulated. Established in 1854, Aldershot has long been seen as the home of the British Army. When interviewed in 1983 about the Aldershot gig Paul McCartney described it as "the night we couldnt get arrested, but it wasnt for the lack of trying". On 25 October 2011 Aldershot Town played Manchester United at the Recreation Ground in the League Cup 4th round losing 30, their most successful run to date in the Carling Cup. This group of barracks became known as Stanhope Lines. The Aldershot Urban Extension will bring some 3,850 new homes, two new primary schools, a children's day-care centre, additional secondary school places, community facilities, waste recycling and landscaping to an area of 150 hectares. The garrison is mostly centred around the crossroads that join Queen's Avenue and Alison's Road. 'I lived in the married quarters of Aldershot with my husband, Reg, who was a soldier. [20], The area known as South Camp was rebuilt at much the same time as North Camp. At one time it had "almost as bad a reputation as Hounslow Heath". The town is represented in Parliament through the Aldershot constituency. The club has produced many Olympians including Roger Hackney, Zola Budd, Lily Partridge and Steph Twell and specialises in middlelong distance running. 70 Married Quarters RAF North Coates, Lincs. 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. Married Quarters, Napier Square, Aldershot Garrison, built late 19th century, photographed 1976. There is tons of training area if you like walking/cycling. [29] In a gesture of forgiveness and goodwill the Freedom of the Borough of Aldershot was conferred on the Canadian Army on 26 September 1945 in a ceremony held at the town's recreation ground. Aldershot Military Town is the area between Aldershot and North Camp near Farnborough. Bomber Command HQ RAF Bawtry, S.Yorks. The Victorian buildings were largely demolished in 1958, and then rebuilt with more modern facilities, although the original officers' mess survives. Union Street and Wellington Street at the centre of the town's shopping district were pedestrianised in the 1970s when the Wellington Centre, a covered shopping centre, was built over the site of the town's former open-air market. With a camel bomb ridden by Bernard Bresslaw? Hannah continued: "Amey have a contract for our housing and are meant to be providing some sort of standard, but this is one of many houses that we've had problems with.". Later, wooden huts were built, which were in turn replaced by brick built barracks in the 1890s. Another player from the area is Joe Ralls who played youth football for Aldershot Town FC and currently plays for EFL Championship side Cardiff City FC. [18], Prior to 1890, Aldershot garrison lacked permanent accommodation to house the growing military presence. [21], Today, the military town has a population of around 10,500. I wont lie it is the most exciting place in the world, but I like it! Despite its obvious advantages, Reigate was situated in prime agricultural land that would prove too expensive to purchase. [87] Parts of Aldershot's military training area were also used for the opening sequence in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day. The club was nicknamed The Shots for both the last syllable of the town name and the military links to the town. The work was sped up under government pressure, and various new building technologies were employed with mixed success. The military town includes some local landmarks, such as the Aldershot Observatory, Aldershot Military Cemetery, the Union Building, the Royal Garrison Church and other churches. The garrison was established when the War Department bought a large area of land near to the village of . Well nearer than Plymouth! [3] This led to a rapid expansion of Aldershot's population going from 875 in 1851, to in excess of 16,000 by 1861 (including about 9,000 from the military). In 1972, the garrison was the site of one of the worst UK mainland IRA attacks of the time when a car bomb was detonated outside the headquarters mess of 16 Parachute Brigade. In 1852, following the death of The Iron Duke, a group of reformers, which included Prince Albert, forged an alliance that would seek to improve the training of the Army. There are various schools in Aldershot. The military town includes some local landmarks, such as the Aldershot Observatory, Aldershot Military Cemetery, the Royal Garrison Church and other churches. 'Parishes: Aldershot', in A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 4, ed. [45][46], Aldershot Buddhist Centre is a Buddhist temple and community centre catering for the Buddhists of Aldershot and surrounding area which is billed as the United Kingdom's first Buddhist community centre. In August 1856 on her return from the Crimean War and "wishing to be with her sons in the Army" Mary Seacole with her business partner Thomas Day is said to arrived in Aldershot where they attempted to open a canteen. 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[7] In January 1876 a Mobilization Scheme for the forces in Great Britain and Ireland was published, with the Active Army divided into eight army corps based on the major Commands and Districts. [10][11] He left Aldershot Manor to his son Sir Robert White of Aldershot (died 1599). In 2013, the MoD announced a 100million investment to expand Aldershot Garrison and bring 750 more service personnel and their families to settle in Aldershot.[43]. Founded as Aldershot Town in 1926, they joined the Southern . In November 1881, the first steps were taken to convert the hutted camp into permanent barracks. This was Harry's way of landing support to the drive for ore military blood denotes which has been instituted by Headquarters Aldershot Garrison. This blast was later claimed, by the Official IRA, as revenge for the shootings in Derry that came to be known as Bloody Sunday. The rest of the garrison comprises barracks, the Aldershot Military Stadium, Queen's Parade playing fields, Garrison Sports Centre and the Aldershot Centre For Health, which is a joint MoD and local authority venture. Hampshire Days Out", "Aldershot receives 100m as part of Germany troop withdrawal", "Bygone Aldershot Churches - Aldershot Civic Society website", "The History of Methodism in Aldershot - Aldershot Methodist Church website", Dalai Lama defies protesters to open Aldershot Buddhist centre, "Where are the most Buddhists in England and Wales? [2] In 1853, a summer camp was established at Chobham Common and two divisional size military exercises were conducted. JavaScript is disabled. It was then made the UK headquarters for the Canadian Army in Europe. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays from all branches of the services, including performances lit by flame torches. The RAMC Memorial to the 314 men of the Royal Army Medical Corps who lost their lives in the Boer War of 1899-1902 is located at the top of Gun Hill. [20] North Camp station is the garrison's original railway station. They all literally smell of dog and they're not down properly either, so my toddler has already got her foot stuck and banged her head.". It may not display this or other websites correctly. [55] Another entertainment venue and arts centre is the West End Centre on Queens Road which is popular for small-scale theatre, music and comedy. Hannah was keen to emphasise that the Army and Ministry of Defence (MoD) welfare team always "amazing" and try to help the families with their housing problems. Aldershot Garrison will serve as the hub for the future South East Super Garrison, which will include satellite establishments at Minley, Bordon, Sandhurst, Pirbright, Deepcut, Keogh, Arborfield, Winchester and Worthy Down. It is a garrison town that serves as the location for the military presence in the area. [62] After the gig the band went on to London to join an after hours jam at the Blue Gardenia Club. Greyhound racing took place at Aldershot Stadium, and point-to-point racing at Tweseldown. This phase of construction saw nine barracks built, namely: Albuhera, Barossa, Corunna, Gibraltar, Maida, Buller, Mandora and McGrigor barracks. xx. [15] The observatory is a circular red-brick building with a domed roof and it stands on Queen's Avenue. This has created a 30% drop in the reservoir. The final meeting at Oxenden Road took place on 21 November 1992. | Adjacent to the military town is some 2,700 hectares of open military training area, which is open to the public when not in use for military purposes.[15]. Do please tell us: engage@watercolourworld.org Additional Information You may be interested in 43 more from the ARTIST: George Housman Thomas > View all results Terms of use Command and control of the support force was headquartered in Aldershot Garrison. [35] Seven people, six of whom were civilian support staff, including five catering staff and a gardener were killed in a car bomb attack on the 16th Parachute Brigade headquarters mess. Immediately after this date the site was cleared for construction of the A331 Blackwater Valley Road, which forms a by-pass for Aldershot and Farnborough. Farnborough Airport is 5 miles away, Heathrow is 29 miles, and Gatwick is 43 miles away. Speedway returned to Aldershot in 1950 at the local greyhound stadium. [1] This status has been reflected in the use of Aldershot as a headquarters for a variety of regional commands over the last 100 years. They now play in the Hampshire 2 league. actor Arthur English honoured with blue plaque", Barracks and Airport provide location for Bond film, "Rushmoor - Our international partner towns", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aldershot&oldid=1151442502, Wellington: west of the town together with the northern half of the town centre, combines the most compact urban parts of the town northern part of the town centre, much of the military town and a very large acreage of unpopulated woodlands, forests and heathland. [56][57], The Palace (previously The Palace Cinema, The Rhythm Station, Cheeks, Vox), influenced the rapid growth of the hardcore scene from 1992 to 1995. The racing took place initially on a loose shale track inside the greyhound track; after Motorcycle speedway racing at the venue ceased the shale track was replaced with a hard tarmaced surface. Goose Green is really nice and only a 5 min walk to town. The site is now operated by Spedeworth, whilst the Roberts family relocated to a new circuit in Aldermaston, West Berkshire. This huge statue was by the sculptor Matthew Cotes Wyatt and originally had been placed on the arch at Hyde Park Corner, London, in 1846. At the start of World War I the units based at Aldershot became the 1st Corps of the British Expeditionary Force and soon tens of thousands of new recruits came to the large training centre in the Camp. However, they say they were moved into an even dirtier house that Hannah had to scrub clean whilst heavily pregnant. Contact telephone 01252 622122. [18][19][20], The Aldershot Military Tattoo was an annual event dating back to 1894. I'm in Aldershot, it depends weather you want to be close to town or a little bit out. The Westgate Leisure Park, which opened in 20122013 and which fronts onto Barrack Road, includes a Cineworld cinema, a Morrisons supermarket, and several chain restaurants, including Nando's, Mimosa and Pizza Express. The Official IRA claimed responsibility, stating that the attack was in revenge for the shootings in Derry that came to be known as Bloody Sunday. Since 1927, the main football ground in the town, and home of both teams, is the Recreation Ground, also known as "The Rec". The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities.
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