Aldershot Through Time

Aldershot Through Time PDF Author: Paul Vickers
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445626489
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Aldershot Through Time

Aldershot Through Time PDF Author: Paul Vickers
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445626489
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Aldershot Through Time

Aldershot Through Time PDF Author: Paul Vickers
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ISBN: 9781445610269
Category : Aldershot (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Aldershot is famous as the 'Home of the British Army' and the early character of the town was formed by the choice of the Army to make Aldershot Heath the site of its first permanent training camp. Before 1853 Aldershot was a small rural village of around 870 people, but this underwent a dramatic change when some 15,000 soldiers arrived. To meet the needs of the troops, a new town, which was a remarkable example of Victorian design and architecture, was constructed. In the twenty-first century Aldershot sees more change, such as the new Westgate centre and the Aldershot Urban Extension which will build thousands of new houses on land previously used for barracks across South Camp. By comparing fascinating old photographs with their modern equivalents, this book shows not only some of the huge changes which have occurred in military and civilian Aldershot, but also how much of its rich history can still be seen and enjoyed.

Aldershot in the Great War

Aldershot in the Great War PDF Author: Murray Rowlands
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 147385377X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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The first book written about Britain's premier army base in the First World War.The book contains and explores the following: The first published record of the troops in Aldershot on 4 August 1914. The first published list of officers and men from Aldershot killed in the war. Lists the dead from WWI in Aldershot Cemetery. Outlines the activities of crucial figures in the War such as Smith-Dorrien, Haig and French in Aldershot in the period before the War. Traces the growth development of aircraft manufacture at Farnborough under the guidance of Mervyn O'Gorman from a balloon factory to major aircraft manufacture. Highlights the changes in the social fabric of Aldershot during the war. Records the experience of Aldershot as a premier training base through the eyes of Anthony Eden, Wilfred Owen and men of all ranks.

Secret Aldershot

Secret Aldershot PDF Author: Paul H. Vickers
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445677059
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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Explore Aldershot's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

Aldershot in the Great War

Aldershot in the Great War PDF Author: Murray Rowlands
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783832029
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218

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The first book written about Britain's premier army base in the First World War.??The book contains and explores the following:??• The first published record of the troops in Aldershot on 4 August 1914.?• The first published list of officers and men from Aldershot killed in the war.?• Lists the dead from WWI in Aldershot Cemetery.?• Outlines the activities of crucial figures in the War such as Smith-Dorrien, Haig and French in Aldershot in the period before the War.?• Traces the growth development of aircraft manufacture at Farnborough under the guidance of Mervyn O'Gorman from a balloon factory to major aircraft manufacture.?• Highlights the changes in the social fabric of Aldershot during the war.?• Records the experience of Aldershot as a premier training base through the eyes of Anthony Eden, Wilfred Owen and men of all ranks.

The Story of Aldershot

The Story of Aldershot PDF Author: Howard N. Cole
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ISBN: 9780950714707
Category : Aldershot (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 480

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The Book of Aldershot

The Book of Aldershot PDF Author: Tim Childerhouse
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ISBN: 9780860234883
Category : Aldershot (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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Aldershot's Military Heritage

Aldershot's Military Heritage PDF Author: Paul H. Vickers
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445665913
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Book Description
Aldershot's military heritage, from the Crimean War to the present day.

Aldershot Past

Aldershot Past PDF Author: Stephen Phillips
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ISBN: 9781860771446
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134

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Less than 150 years ago 'Aldershott' was a small, sleepy, rural village but the decision in 1853-4 to establish a permanent military camp on the heathland north of the village transformed it. The rustic place became a genteel location with theatres, churches, and leafy residential areas. " This is an excellent read ... The book is complemented by a range of pictures which highlight items words cannot express." Aldershot News

Southern Railway Gallery

Southern Railway Gallery PDF Author: John Scott-Morgan
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473855802
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 223

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Southern Railway Gallery is the first volume in a new series of picture books, designed to be of interest to railway historians and modellers. The series subjects are themed to include an interesting mixture of useful historic illustrations, depicting locomotives, rolling stock and infrastructure.Southern Railway Gallery covers the history of the Southern Railway from its beginings in 1923, to nationalisation in 1948, covering most aspects of its fascinating history and operations. The book looks at aspects of the Southern from the early years in the early 1920s, when the company had old worn-out stock on many of its lines, through to the introduction of new modern rolling stock and the electrification of much of its network in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of Hampshire.The company operated an extensive rail and bus network on the Isle of Wight, which covered the whole island and is well remembered to this day.Although the Southern introduced a number of modern new steam classes, its main goal was to electrify as much of the network as possible, however this did not preclude the company from introducing two classes of successful Pacific type locomotives in the 1940s.The company owned and operated docks and harbours throughout its existence, having an extensive fleet of ferries and cargo vessels, some of which served with the Royal Navy in the Second World War as hospital ships. The Southern, also operated bus and road services, which covered many areas not served by a local railway station on the system.The Southern Railway ceased to exist at midnight on 31 December 1947, after a remarkable existence of twenty-four years.