Dave1914 Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 Hi, has anyone got any photos or information about location of Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp? Cheers, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 Further to my recent reply to your associated enquiry: Jellalabad was/is one of the eight constituent barracks of Tidworth Barracks on the Wiltshire-Hampshire border, built in the first few years of the 20th century. Pedantically, Tidworth itself wasn't a camp (though sometimes referred to as such), though nearby were Tidworth Park and Tidworth Pennings Camps - actually camping-grounds. Old postcards of Jellalabad Barracks come up quite often on eBay, but I attach a scan of a less usual one, c1912.The long line of double-storied buildings either side are the actual barracks with NCOs' quarters or storerooms attached by walkways. and between them from left to right are dining-rooms, cook-houses (in centre, with smoke coming from the nearest one), and more dining-rooms. In between the cook-houses going away from the photographer are latrines. Note bottom right corner the RATA (Royal Army Temperance Association) sign. In 1910 the RATA facilities comprised a refreshments room, billiards and reading rooms, "both with curtains and pictures ... a more comfortable temperance room we have never seen," enthused the Andover Advertiser. I imagine that the main building still stands, but Jellalabad is inside today's secure area. Tidworth remains one of the army's major barracks, and a great deal of building has gone on in recent years. I don't think we have a local contact in the Forum; I wouldn't mind having a look around inside Tidworth Barracks, but I guess I would look suspicious going around comparing old photographs with today's scene! Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 David Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth is now the home of 1 Mechanised Brigade. Attached is a photo' of the barracks as it is now. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Geste Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 David Jellalabad Barracks, Todworth is now the home of 1 Mechanised Brigade. Attached is a photo' of the barracks as it is now. Dave Hello Dave, I was posted to 10 Army Education Centre in Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth 1n 1968 and spent three years there. You wouldn't know if it's still there and have a photo of it would you? Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 Harry Lucknow has been completely rebuilt: http://www.theroyalwelsh.org.uk/2bn/index.php?id=51 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Geste Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 Harry Lucknow has been completely rebuilt: http://www.theroyalwelsh.org.uk/2bn/index.php?id=51 Dave Thanks Dave, Well, I suppose it was nearly 40 years ago! What an improvement - even an "interactive learning centre". The only interaction we had at the old 10 AEC was we asked questions and if we were lucky we got an answer. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1914 Posted 5 December , 2007 Author Share Posted 5 December , 2007 Cheers again Moonraker. Would you mind if I use your photo and information if I attribute it to ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1914 Posted 5 December , 2007 Author Share Posted 5 December , 2007 David Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth is now the home of 1 Mechanised Brigade. Attached is a photo' of the barracks as it is now. Dave Again, can I nick the photo and information if I cite it to you dave? cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 5 December , 2007 Share Posted 5 December , 2007 Dave The Jellabad Barracks now photo is not mine. Its from Drumbeat the Tidworth Garrison Magazine. And sorry I goofed the photo dates from c1902. http://www.drumbeat.org.uk/photo_gallery1.htm Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 6 December , 2007 Share Posted 6 December , 2007 ... And sorry I goofed the photo dates from c1902... Dave 1. ??? The building does, but surely it's a modern photograph because the latrines and cookhouses have been cleared away. 2. Dave (Heritage Plus): I take it that the original Lucknow Barracks main building has been demolished to make way for the new accommodation? 3. David 1914: Please use the pic and info; no need for attribution. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 6 December , 2007 Share Posted 6 December , 2007 Harry Small world. I was at Mooltan Barracks next door at the same time and completed my First Class certificate there. You probably owe me some money (grins) TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 17 December , 2007 Share Posted 17 December , 2007 See here for another view of Jellalabad Barracks, c1912. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 16 August , 2009 Share Posted 16 August , 2009 I was in Tidworth today, and it was good to see that repair work was being carried out on the original Jellalabad Barracks and other of the pre-WWI buildings (which, of course, saw much use between 1914 and 1919). Repairs were also being carried on the former Sir Ian Hamilton Soldiers' Home - opened as a recreation centre for soldiers before WWI. I didn't suss out what new construction developments were going on within the barracks - obviously it's not a good idea to show any interest. But there were some good-looking new buildings in the civilian part of the town, and a very large new Tesco's. And here and there are still some picturesque old houses that predate the barracks. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 28 April , 2014 Share Posted 28 April , 2014 Old thread, but it's not worth starting a new one, so I'll tack these listed buildings in Tidworth on here. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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