Barracks Collection

Map Of Chichester, 1812
Map includes area outside of the city walls. Plan of the liberties of the City of Chichester from an actual survey taken April 1812 by George Loader

The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale
A colour illustration from the 1890s depicting Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer (1820-1910) at the barracks hospital, Scutari, in 1854 during the Crimean War

Woolwich Barracks
Distant view of the Royal Artillery Barracks at Woolwich, south-east London

Britains New Navy in Training - HMS Raleigh. circa 1930s

The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour
circa 1910s

Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets
Original at Sheffield Local Studiess 26 M/4

The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, Sussex
These images show the Skeleton Army, opponents of the Salvation Army organised by those interested in Sunday drinking, rioting against one of the Salvation Armys religious Sunday processions

ASC Barracks, Grove Park, Lewisham
Entrance to the ASC (Army Service Corps) Barracks on Marvels Lane, Grove Park, Lewisham, south east London. Two officers and a large dog stand at the entrance

General Gordon Statue, Chatham
Memorial to General Gordon at Chatham - Royal Engineers Barracks

Woolwich Barracks C1905
An illustration of the Woolwich Barracks, with two canons in the foreground

Ruthuen Barracks
The ruins of Ruthuen Barracks, near Kingussie, Inverness- shire, Scotland. Built in 1718 to overawe the Highlanders. Burned down by Highlanders in the Jacobite Rebellion (1746). Date: 18th century

Greetings postcard, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, India
Multiview greetings postcard from Mhow, a British Army cantonment (now Dr Ambedkar Nagar), Madhya Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910

Street map of Nether Hallam
Undated but before 1897 as it shows Hillsborough Hall and grounds which were acquired by the City Council in that year and the grounds opened as Hillsborough Park

Plan of lands at Neepsend by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S22S

WW1 - Pekin Camp, Camp for Chinese Labour Corps, Mont Kemmel
WW1 - Pekin Camp - Camp for The Chinese Labour Corps on the Western Front. The camp was near The Kemmelberg (also known as Kemmel Hill or Mont Kemmel), Heuvelland, West Flanders, Belgium

Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey
A view of the entrance to Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey. The buildings were originally opened in 1860 as an invalid prison for convicts not fit enough to be sent to Dartmoor

Subathu, Shimla, India - The Barracks
The Barracks at Subathu, Shimla, originally called Simla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India

New recruits to the Royal Navy write their first letter home to tell their people of their safe arrival at HMS Raleigh, the navys training barracks at Torpoint in Cornwall. 21st December 1942

Cooks from the Womens Royal Army Corps (WRAC) seen here on parade. 26th October 1952

Naval Barracks, Portsmouth, Hampshire and City Coat of Arms Date: circa 1910s

Visiting Day at Richmond Barracks, Dublin Uprising, 1916
Relatives of prisoners taken during the Irish Rebellion were allowed to visit the barracks three times a week. They are shown here handing through the barbed wire presents they have brought with

Castle Street and Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath Date: 1907

British Barracks in Dalhousie
British Barracks at Dalhousie in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1854, the town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British viceroy in India at that time. Date: circa 1910s

Horse Guards, City of Westminster, London, England
6317588 Horse Guards, City of Westminster, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Horse Guards, City of Westminster, London, England, 19th century)

On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho)
2809213 On the anniversary of the Battle of Ortigara, the pilgrimage of more than six thousand Alpine... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment
The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854.Coloured lithograph after artist unknown, published by Read and Co, London

Royal Naval Barracks - Devonport, Plymouth
Royal Naval Barracks - Devonport (Plymouth Docks), Plymouth, Devon Date: circa 1910s

Army Intelligence Satire
Cartoon on the comparitive intelligence of British Privates and Officers. the Sergeant-Major stating hes " ad orficers whats d more h intellec than what you got!"

First World War surveillance kite. US soldier being lifted up by a surveillance kite during the First World War (1914-1918)

Army barracks, Gibraltar
Vintage 19th century photograph: army barracks, Gibraltar

Design for a Regency park entrance with neoclassical walls and wrought iron gates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

NEBRASKA: FORT OMAHA, 1870. Officers barracks at Fort Omaha, Nebraska. Photograph, 1870

PHILADELPHIA: BARRACKS. British Barracks, Philadelphia. Line engraving after Willam L. Breton, c1830s, after a drawing made during the British occupation of 1777-1778

India / Kasauli 20C
Kasauli: general view of parade ground and barracks

Aerial view of Europa Point, Gibraltar
Pictured is an aerial view of Europa Point (the southernmost point of Gibraltar). The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is a rocky headland on the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula

Challenger 2-Megatron
Pictured is the UK Main Battle Tank, Challenger 2 Theatre Entry Standard (CR2 TES) fitted with a Mobile Camouflage System (MCS)

Packing up the last of old Regent's Park Barracks (engraving)
8631346 Packing up the last of old Regent's Park Barracks (engraving) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Handforth Camp: General View of the Barracks (b/w photo)
8671138 Handforth Camp: General View of the Barracks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of the Barracks. Handforth Camp)

Germany, Hamburg, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4917334 Germany, Hamburg, 1850s (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg, original page and original text : " Die Kaserne (ehemaliges Kornhaus) in Hamburg (the barracks)

The Cortile del Comando inside the Scuola di Applicazione Aeronautica (Aeronautical Military Sciences)
3559343 The Cortile del Comando inside the Scuola di Applicazione Aeronautica (Aeronautical Military Sciences), by Raffaello Fagnoni (1901-1966)

Soldiers quarters with camp beds, 18th century
3507852 Soldiers quarters with camp beds, 18th century; (add.info.: Soldiers quarters with camp beds, inside Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion
3252920 Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion of 1916 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers coarse bedding, 18th century
3507847 Soldiers coarse bedding, 18th century; (add.info.: Soldiers coarse bedding, inside Fort George; 18th-century fortress, north-east of Inverness in Scotland)

Life Guards arriving at their new barracks in Hyde Park, London (engraving)
8631353 Life Guards arriving at their new barracks in Hyde Park, London (engraving) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bank of England Picket (colour photo)
8668606 The Bank of England Picket (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bank of England Picket)

Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in barracks
5617094 Caricature in L'Assiette du Beurre, 1906, depicting the French army in barracks; (add.info.: 02/02/1906); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Photocard, 1930s: The Kremlin, Moscow (coloured photo)
8671662 Photocard, 1930s: The Kremlin, Moscow (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kremlin, Moscow)

Dagobert the barbet (colour litho)
8664101 Dagobert the barbet (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Barracks: A Tapestry of History and Heroism" Step into the past as we unravel the captivating tales woven within the walls across England. From Chichester to Sheffield, Lewisham to Worthing, these military strongholds have witnessed moments that shaped our nation. In 1812, a map of Chichester revealed the strategic importance in safeguarding our borders. As Florence Nightingale emerged as "The Lady With The Lamp, " her unwavering dedication shone brightly even within the confines of Woolwich Barracks. During times of conflict, barracks became targets themselves. The Germans meticulously marked bombing targets on an Ordnance Survey map copied from north Sheffield. Meanwhile, Sussex experienced turmoil during The Salvation Army Riots at Worthing, where order was restored amidst chaos. ASC Barracks in Grove Park stood tall as a symbol of unity and resilience. Nearby Chatham's General Gordon Statue paid tribute to a hero who inspired countless soldiers with his bravery and leadership. Transport yourself back to 1905 when Woolwich Barracks bustled with activity; its vibrant atmosphere mirrored by Ruthuen Barracks' rich history elsewhere. Nether Hallam's street map offers glimpses into everyday life surrounding these bastions of strength. On anniversaries like that of the Battle of Ortigara, thousands embarked on pilgrimages honoring fallen heroes - reminding us all that courage transcends time and place. Witnessing The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour evokes profound respect for those who protect our freedoms selflessly. Barracks stand not only as physical structures but also as symbols etched deep into our collective memory - testaments to sacrifice, camaraderie, and duty beyond measure. Let their stories echo through generations so we may forever cherish their significance in shaping our shared heritage.