Nick Thornicroft Posted 23 August , 2005 Share Posted 23 August , 2005 Apologies for being slightly "off-topic" in this section, but I was very kindly informed by John Beales that Brendon Moorhouse regularly contributes to the "Soldiers" Forum. My simple question to Brendon is: Does he know where the main recruiting office(s) was/were in Bristol for the SLI during WW1? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 24 August , 2005 Share Posted 24 August , 2005 I would also try to flag down Annette Burgoyne if you are interested in the KSLI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 24 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2005 Andrew Many thanks for that, but is she an expert on the Shropshire LI or the Somerset LI? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Shropshires Posted 24 August , 2005 Share Posted 24 August , 2005 Hi Nick My interest is Shropshires. Try and PM or email Brendon, I am sure he will not mind. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 25 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 25 August , 2005 Annette Many thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 25 August , 2005 Share Posted 25 August , 2005 Andrew Many thanks for that, but is she an expert on the Shropshire LI or the Somerset LI? Nick <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, I didn't read the topic title carefully enough did I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMoorhouse Posted 30 August , 2005 Share Posted 30 August , 2005 Nick, Sorry about the delay in replying. I have been away from my computer. I am not an expert in recruting halls in Bristol and so there may be others. I am aware that the Colston Hall in Bristol was used at the beginning on the war - manned by volunteers and recruiting for all Regiments (esp SomLI and Glosters). The 1st 4,000 recruits (for all regiments) were dealt with there, until recruitment was moved to 'offices opposite' the Colston Hall. I hope that this helps. Brendon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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