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- At the beginning of 1914; Aldershot was the largest army camp in the country. Home to two Infantry Divisions, a Cavalry Brigade, and large numbers of artillery, engineers, service corps and medical corps; 20% of the home British Army was based there. When war broke out Aldershot’s units became the 1st Corps of the British Expeditionary Force.
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Known as the "Home of the British Army," Aldershot transformed from a small village into a bustling military hub in the mid-19th century. With its rich military heritage, vibrant arts scene, and lush green spaces, Aldershot offers something for everyone.
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Once the decision was taken to establish an army training camp on the nearby heath, the name of the place was catapulted from near obscurity to feature in the national consciousness. Mention, sometimes as Aldershott (sic), rocketed in the country’s newspapers, increasing two thousand-fold during the first five years after 1854. The trigger was gove...
The intention now is to add to the literature on Aldershot with a history of the village as it existed before the Camp changed its destiny. This is an ‘inside out’ account of village life during each of the twelve months of 1853. The reader is invited to join in the pretence of looking through the eyes of the participants as events occur within the...
The year 1853 was within a period of socio-economic and demographic upheaval across Great Britain. The world’s first industrial revolution was well underway. It had stimulated a huge increase in geographic and occupational mobility. By 1851, over half of the population of England was living in cities and towns, many with new forms of employment. Th...
Established in 1854, Aldershot has long been seen as the home of the British Army. [1] 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.
Aldershot was once a small village, little more than heathland used for grazing sheep, which became the first permanent military garrison in the UK and soon transformed into a thriving military town. It is still the home of the British Army and of several museums connected to the military, one of which, the Aldershot Military Museum, tells the ...
Apr 16, 2015 · Aldershot: The Home Of The British Army in WW1. At the beginning of 1914; Aldershot was the largest army camp in the country. Home to two Infantry Divisions, a Cavalry Brigade, and large...
In 1914, Aldershot had the largest army camp in the country with 20% of the British Army being based in and around the town. Aldershot was home for two Infantry Divisions and a Cavalry Brigade in addition to large numbers of artillery, engineers, service corps and medical services.
History. Established in 1854, Aldershot has long been seen as the home of the British Army. 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.
