mikebriggs Posted 1 May , 2010 Share Posted 1 May , 2010 It looks pretty organised to me with places for everything Taken at the 1911 Camp of the Notts and Derby TF (Sherwood Foresters). I think that it is the 8th Battalion (ex 4th VB) cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high wood Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 I am not sure that it would conform to modern health and safety standards as all those men lying on the floor might constitute a trip hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpetermoss Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 Like the Position of the beer barrel, pride of place. They've got their priorities right hic ? Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 Like the Position of the beer barrel, pride of place. They've got their priorities right hic ? Cheers Peter Except there appears to be writing on it saying For Water ... Only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 What better place to hide the beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 The best pic of a cookhouse I've seen. I've a few postcards of cooks on Salisbury Plain and they look an unappetising lot (the cooks, that is). At least the summer camping-sites on the Plain had open-sided shelters so there was a degree of protection in wet weather. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebriggs Posted 2 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 2 May , 2010 Glad you like it Here is next PC in the series looking in the opposite direction. Must be some kind of tour on; same Officer but now two ladies with fancy hats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONNO Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 I think that it is the 8th Battalion (ex 4th VB) cheers Mike Correct Mike, and the Officer is Major W.N.Sarll who served a long time with the 4VB and later 8th Battalion, Notts and Derby Regt. I have many photos of him taken at various camps throughout the years. Possibly taken at Hindlow. BRONNO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONNO Posted 2 May , 2010 Share Posted 2 May , 2010 Here is picture of Major Sarll taken at Abermaid Camp in 1912. BRONNO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebriggs Posted 3 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 3 May , 2010 Thanks Bronno. I was hoping that you'd pop along to identify the Officer Its definately Scarborough (written in bottom corner) and I'm pretty certain that it is 1911; the same time the 8th Battn recieved their Colours. I have a post marked card from the same series with an Aug 1911 stamp on it. cheers Mike Oh yes, the only MIC that I can find for Major Sarll is a SWB which has him down as Quartermaster and Honorary Major so ties in with him hanging around the kitchens I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylov Posted 3 May , 2010 Share Posted 3 May , 2010 Another cookhouse to be avoided ? The chap seated at left (with the knives) is named on this postcard as Laurence Slater of Keighley. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrymurland Posted 6 May , 2010 Share Posted 6 May , 2010 Shouldn't they all be wearing yellow jackets and hard hats? Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted 7 May , 2010 Share Posted 7 May , 2010 Picture one appears to be the pan washing rubbish disposel area only, and not a pie in sight! Connaught Stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 7 May , 2010 Share Posted 7 May , 2010 Nice Pics Mike. They do not look a lot different to ours in the 60's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpetermoss Posted 7 May , 2010 Share Posted 7 May , 2010 Certainly different to Proteus, Ollerton, 60's & 70's Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONNO Posted 1 June , 2010 Share Posted 1 June , 2010 Picture one appears to be the pan washing rubbish disposel area only, and not a pie in sight! Connaught Stranger. I think i can spy a pie in this picture, the 8th Btn The Notts and Derby Regt at camp. Where are the health inspectors? BRONNO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 1 June , 2010 Share Posted 1 June , 2010 What is this High Gene? I know no one called Gene? Note the two rum jars in the last photo - no tummy bug's going to survive them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ander11 Posted 1 June , 2010 Share Posted 1 June , 2010 Hi guys great pictures, but that why someone invented Compo Rations cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebriggs Posted 1 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 1 June , 2010 I think i can spy a pie in this picture, the 8th Btn The Notts and Derby Regt at camp. Where are the health inspectors? BRONNO. OR a very big Yorkshire Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healdav Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 What is this High Gene? I know no one called Gene? Note the two rum jars in the last photo - no tummy bug's going to survive them! The cover photo from Le Mouchoir is interesting. The village where it was drawn is down the road from the Bois le Prêtre and the view is still the same (except for the WW1 war memorial outside the church). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrim Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 centurion That second shot where they're eating by the limbers (or carts) certainly conveys the mood of the moment, and how important food is when you have nothing else. There's no socializing. Everyone is in their own private space. A very moving and memorable picture! tyrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 They are actually mobile kitchens (based on a limber). It looks a very cold day given the jerkins etc being worn. I imagine the men want to get the food down them before it gets cold so no time to socialise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dycer Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 Yes,I would eat at that Cook House. The best meal I had,was Rice Pudding,eaten,with bits of leaves,coming from the surrounding trees and landing in my mess tin. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrim Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 No time to socialize and no interest either. When the only bright spot in your world is a tray of hot food you're not interested in anyone or anything else. It's very personal. Also notice the patience of the men standing in line. There doesn't appear to be any talking or joking. It's a serious moment. That's why good commanders try to get hot meals into their troops every chance they get. They understand what it means to the men and what it does for morale. That is a great picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 My contribution, showing 2/5th KOYLI cooks at Strensall Camp 1915. TEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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