Following the success of these manoeuvres, it was decided that a permanent camp was needed where such exercises could be regularly conducted. Farnborough Airport is 5 miles away, Heathrow is 29 miles, and Gatwick is 43 miles away. [22] It was briefly revived the following year and attracted 20,000 visitors. Originally, in 1846, the statue was erected at Hyde Park Corner, London on the Wellington Arch. The statue attracted much controversy, as its . [88], The Montgomery Lines were again used for Brad Pitt's film World War Z based on the novel by Max Brooks.[89]. [19] Today, the only surviving barracks of the Marlborough Lines group is Lille barracks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [62], At the end of the 1990s and the start of the 2000s, an underground scene of rock bands cropped up around Aldershot. [1] Contents 1 Marlborough Lines 2 Stanhope Lines 3 Bordon and Longmoor, Hampshire 4 Wellington Lines 5 Montgomery Lines 6 1960s Barracks 7 Other Barracks 8 References It covers approximately 500 acres, and has a . Initially, Reigate was selected as a location that was strategically sound, and close enough to London, to defend against invasion from across the English Channel. [67] With an ever-expanding juniors section, Aldershot & Fleet were successful in winning the coveted RFU "Seal of Approval" Club of the Year 2008 for the southern region. [9], The first recorded mention of the manor of Aldershot is in 1573 in the will of Sir John White of Aldershot (c15121573), alderman of London and knighted when he became Lord Mayor of London (1563-4). It is a garrison town that serves as the location for the military presence in the area. The home of AFD, as it is commonly known, is the Aldershot Military Stadium, Aldershot. In her autobiography Seacole wrote. This blast was later claimed, by the Official IRA, as revenge for the shootings in Derry that came to be known as Bloody Sunday. He in turn left the manor to be divided between his two daughters, Ellen the wife of Sir Richard Tichborne and Mary, the wife of Sir Walter Tichborne, brother of Richard. at 10:53am, Hannah Gurney 2nd December 2014. [87] Parts of Aldershot's military training area were also used for the opening sequence in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day. A number of successful current and former footballers are from the Aldershot area, including Johnny Berry, who was born in the town in 1926. 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. Founded and named by local man and ex short circuit racing driver Malcolm Roberts, his wife Gwen and their children in memory of and following the death of their eldest son, also Malcolm, a short circuit motor racing enthusiast. The club has produced many Olympians including Roger Hackney, Zola Budd, Lily Partridge and Steph Twell and specialises in middlelong distance running. A further 19 people were injured. These detailed plans show the hospitals and accompanying buildings on the basement and ground floors. Army families say they are given 'filthy' homes to live in. 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. 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.". Credits. My top three would be Churchill Park (which is where all those streetsI listed is) Goose Green, then Salamanca. Aldershot Military Town is located between Aldershot and North Camp near Farnborough. Amey say they conduct 'inspections' to ensure the homes are ready, Receive all the latest news directly to your inbox with our HampshireLive newsletter. [5] Cistercian monks from the nearby Waverley Abbey established granges or farms on their outlying estates, including one at Aldershot by 1175 for sheep grazing. Aldershot is a Cfb according to the Kppen climate classification. [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. Aldershot played a vital role in the formation of Kitchener's Army, providing the core of the Army from 1914 onwards as well as treating the wounded brought back from the trenches in France and Flanders. [3], In 1974 Aldershot borough, which had been based at Aldershot Town Hall, merged with Farnborough urban district to form the Borough of Rushmoor under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972. Opened in 1930, Aldershot Lido is a traditional outdoor leisure pool that contains 1.5 million gallons of water situated on a 10-acre (4.0ha) site. Married quarters would be adjacent to, but not integrated with, the living areas of major units, and there should be community buildings for use of soldiers, wives, and families. [3], The name may have derived from alder trees found in the area (from the Old English 'alder-holt' meaning copse of alder trees). William Page (London, 1911), pp. [5] In 1860, Prince Albert established and endowed the Prince Consort's Library. 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. Has no one thought of the consequences? | Aldershot is covered on BBC radio by BBC Surrey (which covers Surrey & North-East Hampshire on 104.6FM). [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. The area is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council. Aldershot Garrison (also known as Aldershot Military Town) is a major garrison in South East England, located between Aldershot and Farnborough in Hampshire. Something went wrong, please try again later. The garrison is mostly centred around the crossroads that join Queen's Avenue and Alison's Road. "We continue to invest in improving the quality of our homes, with 160m invested in 2020/21 and a further 188M planned for this year. One of the Victorian barracks did survive; Clayton barracks is presently used as a transit camp to house soldiers attending Aldershot garrison on courses, or for sporting events and training. A mix of infants and juniors, including Park Primary School and St Michael's (C of E). Article originally published in the Aldershot Garrison Herald, issue 016, October . [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. Historically, troops had been stationed in long established garrisons, many of which could trace their histories back as mediaeval, or earlier, defensive positions. These Shared Descriptions are common to multiple images. [12] The Military Headquarters Building in Steeles Road was completed in 1895. 45 x 45s thread on how sh*t it is being Welsh. [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. She said: "We fully appreciate that the issues raised in the article are distressing. [21], Today, the military town has a population of around 10,500. Wow i didn't know this board existed until somone told me in my birth club! 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. The pool has extensive areas of shallow water for children to play including a large fountain at the centre. Subject Date 1976 Creator Derek Dine Owner Hampshire Library and Information Service Contributor Hampshire Library and Information Service Place Aldershot, Rushmoor, Hampshire Subject military housing, housing, architecture Name Subject Army Between 1854 and 1859, around 1,200 wooden huts were constructed by a local civilian contractor, at a cost of 100,263. 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. Following the Barracks Act of 1890, North Camp was rebuilt with brick barracks named: Blenheim, Lille, Malplaquet, Oudenarde, Ramillies and Tournay. Aldershot Park: southeast of the town has three Labour councillors. 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. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The garrison was divided into the North Camp and the South Camp, either side of the Basingstoke Canal. In the paperwork, the kitchen was supposed to receive some repairs however the kitchen cupboards are falling off the hinges and the worktops are crumbling. | Established in 1854, Aldershot is the home of the British Army although smaller than in previous years. Sergeant Bogan is now back in British and lives with his wife and four children in Army married quarters at Chatham, Kent RM 2M3T4YB - A soldier from a highland regiment at camp at Aldershot is seen nursing his baby outside a wooden hut serving as family or married accommodation. [17] A memorial stone was placed on the site of the bombing. The area was used for location filming of the 1970 Doctor Who serial The Ambassadors of Death. This phase of construction saw nine barracks built, namely: Albuhera, Barossa, Corunna, Gibraltar, Maida, Buller, Mandora and McGrigor barracks. "Not only was the fireplace not working, the extractor fan in the bathroom wasnt working either. 20 Sep 1901 The 3rd/Royal Garrison Regiment embarked at Southampton on the SS Assaye, and disembarked at Malta on 28 Sep 1901. In November 1881, the first steps were taken to convert the hutted camp into permanent barracks. 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. [20], The area known as South Camp was rebuilt at much the same time as North Camp. However, when the family entered their home they were greeted with stained carpets that smelled of 'wet dog' and broken kitchen cupboards. Not strictly a baby related q but i am having to leave my beautiful home in Plymouth and move to Aldershot with my DH in July due to his job (Navy) and we need to get married quarters, on the form we need to complete it asks for our three preferences of areas and we have no clue but want to make sure we are not stuck in . [15] She added: "The houses are good houses, the layout and everything, but we're all sort of battling with this company to get things rectified. 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". The garrison was established when the War Department bought a large area of land near to the village of . The garrison contains 2,145 Service Family Accommodation quarters. It was also, at his request, that a convention for naming the barracks was formulated. Notable bands include Reuben, Vex Red, Inter and Hundred Reasons. [11] Between 1889 and 1893, the remaining wooden buildings, in both North Camp and South Camp, were replaced by brick buildings. Try doing a Google Earth Search and you will see how nice some of the areas are compareed to others. I am about to get my first posting within the army to 27 reg Aldershot, im married with a 6 month old daughter, i will be applying for married quarters as soon as i get to my unit, but my wife and myself dont really know much about married quarters and what to expect. [5] In 1860, Prince Albert established and endowed the Prince Consort's Library. Adjacent to the military town is some 2,700 hectares of open military training area. It has been found that there is a 12" hole in the pipe. The town is represented in Parliament through the Aldershot constituency. 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. It is a garrison town that serves as the location for the military presence in the area. The drop in pressure has already. Vimbai, who also recently moved to a home in Aldershot, said: "No effort had been made to put the house in a decent standard before we moved in, it was a very rushed job with no care. The total garrison population is about 10,500. Much of the Victorian camp was demolished in the 1960s. HQ Aldershot Garrison have just been made aware that we have a burst water main in the Rushmoor wooded area which is causing a drop in pressure to our facilities. [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. 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. [13], Smith-Dorrien House, the local social facility for soldiers, was completed in 1909. 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]. At the time of the attack, Aldershot garrison was an entirely open garrison. Amey, an infrastructure and engineering company, provide houses for army families across the UK, including Aldershot. [10] Government House was built as the garrison commander's house in 1883. From the railway station, South Western Railway run services to London Waterloo, Alton, Guildford and Ascot. A shop worker was attacked by three men after he confronted a thief who stole a sandwich. The Cambridge Military Hospital was the first base hospital to receive casualties directly from the Western Front and it was here that plastic surgery was first performed in the British Empire by Captain Gillies (later Sir Harold Gillies). The following was buried in Piet Military Cemetery in 1901: 4 Dec Pte William Old aged 33 years, 3/RGR Pembroke (attached). We do not know when monks from the Abbey first came to Aldershot but the first documentary evidence is from 1287 when the Crondall Rental records that at 'Alreshate the Monks of Waverlye hold 31 acres of encroachment'. [13] Dick Turpin is said to have operated in the area having his headquarters nearby in Farnborough, and there were sightings of Spring-heeled Jack. The Aldershot Garrison is referenced in the first paragraph of Rudyard Kipling's poem Gunga Din. This Morning guest Sophie Fairall, 10, dies after fulfilling Gordon Ramsay wish, M27 and M3 road closures in place in Hampshire this week to look out for, Hampshire hour-by-hour bank holiday Monday weather as Met Office forecasts thunderstorms, There will be a mixture of sunshine, cloud and rain, Urgent appeal for missing Eastleigh 14-year-old girl with links to Basingstoke and Southampton. Well of course it would have . What someone thinks is great another may think is awful.. We only put one choice down on the forms though. Posted 27/3/10. However, the band and friends had their own fun after the show, drinking ale, playing football with bingo balls and dancing the foxtrot. Seven people, all civilian support staff, including cooks, cleaners, and a Catholic priest, were killed and 19 people were injured, in a car bomb attack on the 16th Parachute Brigade headquarters mess at Aldershot garrison. When a small party of NCOs and men of the Royal Engineers arrived in November 1853 in the area that is today Princes Gardens they were the first soldiers to arrive in Aldershot. [13], Smith-Dorrien House, the local social facility for soldiers, was completed in 1909. They are now appealing for witnesses, The Hampshire criminals jailed in April including 'callous' killer who murdered Southampton grandmother, Other offences included arson and manslaughter, Drivers warned over bank holiday mistake responsible for many crashes, The AA says not following advice can be 'catastrophic', Subway worker attacked after confronting thief about stolen sandwich. It was also, at his request, that a convention for naming the barracks was formulated. [74] It was announced on 15 January 2008 that the Aldershot Military Town had been chosen as the official training camp for the British Olympic team ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This is the official Facebook presence for Aldershot Garrison. [citation needed] Weekly events included Fusion (Hectic Records), Tazmania, Slammin' Vinyl and Future World. Today the original complex of church, Soldiers' Home and Hall has been converted into offices, a dental surgery, gymnasium and homes. Aldershot railway station and bus station are both situated off Station Road. 10th (The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic) Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid1092600.+Retrieved, British Military History: Aldershot Command, http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-489850-government-house-mess-hampshire#.VbzWnflViko, http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid1092611.+Retrieved, http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid1375566.+Retrieved, "IRA bomb kills six at Aldershot barracks", "IRA Bombing Victims Remembered In Aldershot 47 Years Later", https://www.forces.net/heritage/history/ira-bombing-victims-remembered-aldershot-47-years-later, "Military COVID Support Force To Be Overseen From Aldershot", https://www.forces.net/news/military-covid-support-force-be-overseen-aldershot, https://www.gwr.com/plan-journey/stations-and-routes/north-camp, https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/1st-united-kingdom-division/11th-infantry-brigade-and-headquarters-south-east/. 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. Preview sample shown below: The 'Shared Description' text on this page is copyright 2012 N Chadwick. At one time it had "almost as bad a reputation as Hounslow Heath". It is a garrison town that serves as the location for the military presence in the area. The BBC: are claims of political bias justified? The club was nicknamed The Shots for both the last syllable of the town name and the military links to the town. Montgomery Lines was completed in the 1970s and was built on the site of several barracks that formerly made up Stanhope Lines. Find out how you can get more HampshireLive news straight to your inbox HERE . The swimming was held in Aldershot Lido, Maida Gymnasium hosted the fencing, and the cross-country equestrian event was held at Tweseldown. A quasi-suburb of Kentville, Aldershot developed as a farming community along the Cornwallis Valley Railway branchline of the Dominion Atlantic Railway in the 19th century, served by Nova Scotia Route 359. The 2nd Corps was headquartered at Aldershot. It was then made the UK headquarters for the Canadian Army in Europe. Speedway returned to Aldershot in 1950 at the local greyhound stadium. The club also hosts a Rugby League Vet's team for over 35's. [9], In the late 1870s, it was decided that the original hutted camp needed to be replaced with some more permanent structures. [19], Today, the military town has a population of around 10,500. The town has a population of 37,131,[1] while the Aldershot Urban Area, a loose conurbation (which also includes other towns such as Camberley, Farnborough, and Farnham) has a population of 243,344, making it the thirtieth-largest urban area in the UK. This had a great effect on the civilian town as there was a great shortage of accommodation for the troops and many were billeted in local houses and schools. I am moving away from my beautiful home in Plymouth to married quarters in Aldershot (DH in Navy), never been in married quarters so do not know what to expect! They played home games at the Recreation Ground throughout their history.. I can always put you in touch with who ever you need I've got a big booklet with every number you can think of in. 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. 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The Lido became an Olympic venue in 1948 when it was the site of the swimming event in the Modern Pentathlon of that year's London Olympic Games. Despite its obvious advantages, Reigate was situated in prime agricultural land that would prove too expensive to purchase. During this period Holy Trinity church, the Presbyterian church, the Wesleyan church and Rotunda chapel were built in the town centre to cater for the spiritual needs of the increasing numbers of troops in the nearby Camp and the growing civilian town. Blackwater Valley Runners are a social running club and organise many local races.[68]. [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. In addition, Ivor Jay and the Jaywalkers failed to appear. "Myself and some other wives just moved into Aldershot a few weeks ago, and we have all have been given really dirty, filthy houses.". The legacy of the Army has meant that the land for leisure use, as well as protected areas for flora and fauna, has been preserved over many years. It lies on heathland in the extreme northeast corner of the county, 31mi (50km) southwest of London. It also has a diving area and water slides. The garrison was established when the War Department bought a large area of land near to the village of Aldershot, with the objective . The Tattoo was organised to raise money for military charities. [75] However, in April 2010, it was announced that Team GB would be training at Loughborough University.[76]. It has two. [70], Aldershot Cricket Club is based in Aldershot Park in the town[67] and plays in the Thames Valley Cricket League. from September 2020; Eagle Radio become Greatest Hits Radio. http://www.patchpedia.co.uk/wiki/Aldershot, http://www.rearparty.co.uk/Forums/viewforum/f=42.html, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/quarters. If you want to stay in the know with all the latest news, reviews and features from HampshireLive then you can sign up to our daily newsletter email. Aldershot Military Town is located between Aldershot and North Camp near Farnborough. Aldershot Military Town is the area between Aldershot and North Camp near Farnborough. Later, wooden huts were built, which were in turn replaced by brick built barracks in the 1890s. After years of dealing with Amey, Hannah admitted that she is no longer 'shocked' when she enters a dirty home, but described every move as 'stressful' as they can't refuse a house when a moving van is outside with all their belongings. There are some great shopping centresnear in Guidford or Basingstoke and Camberley. The original land was a lake that had become overgrown with weeds. This scheme disappeared in 1881, when the districts were retitled 'District Commands', with Aldershot usually listed as IX or X. Inaya-Lei has links to Eastleigh, Basingstoke and Southampton.
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