With its intimate glimpses into village life, this book, will fascinate anyone with. Family history aldershot, hampshire or nationwide a truly. Recommended local history books aldershot military museum. Books etc is a uk online business that is based in aldershot, hampshire. Famous as the home of the british army, the hampshire town.
Among topics covered in depth are the companys close relationship with dennis and its involvement with the military in and around aldershot. Lifebook supports aldershots local historian paul vickers. Great prices, fast delivery and helpful customer service. We are a family run company that aims to bring customers a fantastic selection of.
Hampshires position on the south coast of england has meant. They cover local history of aldershot, farnborough and cove. Feb 23, 2015 as a local councillor for wellington ward, aldershot, which covers the garrison as far north as the basingstoke canal and the town centre as far south as aldershot station, i was intrigued to read this book about aldershot s important contribution to the british armys efforts in the great war. This subsequently became home to the british army with the area undergoing a major population explosion. Aldershot garrison, also known as aldershot military town, is a major garrison in south east england, located between aldershot and farnborough in hampshire. Aldershot garrison wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Aldershot history tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old hampshire garrison town. Before 1853 aldershot was a small rural village of around 870 people, but this underwent a dramatic change when some 15,000 soldiers arrived. The theatre royal was a theatre in aldershot in hampshire which opened in 1891 and was demolished in 1959. History of aldershot football club 192675 jack rollin f. Vickers guides us around the streets, parks and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how theyve changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesserknown sights and hidden corners. History of aldershot lido a personal take from keith bean historic aldershot military town facebook group. The town has been shaped by the presence of the army since it was selected as the site of britains first permanent training camp, and probably every regiment has been stationed in aldershot at some time in its history.
The town was made a local government district by the act 20 and 21 vict. The beatles play for 18 people in the aldershot club, december 1961 25 rare historical photos youve probably never seen before part 3 best of web shrine 55 rare photos from history that will give you an entirely new perspective the beatles play for 18 people in the aldershot club before they rose to. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of aldershot. Aldershot in the great war your towns and cities in the. Established in 1854, aldershot is the home of the british army although smaller than in previous years. Huge selection of titles, including ebooks and magazines. The following books have been published by various members of the friends of the aldershot military museum and some others are listed that are of local interest. A guide to aldershot and its neighbourhood the farnborough abbey local history series w. Official programme of the searchlight tattoo to be held at rushmoor, aldershot, june 1934 by aldershot tattoo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The students involved have been attending workshops and talks with local historian and author paul vickers.
Family history aldershot, hampshire or nationwide a truly comprehensive collection of family research sites. Aldershot photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. There were fewer than 500 houses in yateley in wwi but with aldershot. Aldershot is proud to be the home of the british army, and its history is inextricably linked with that of the military. This will appeal to anyone who wants to find out more about the renown aldershot and district traction company from its earliest days serving the local community. Fees and charges for cremation, 1 april 2019 to 31 march 2020. They played their final football league match at cardiff city on march 20th. Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. We are a family run company that aims to bring customers a fantastic selection of books with great prices, fast delivery and friendly helpful customer service. The building was resold in 1962 and became flats, a driving centre and warehouse losing its certificate as a place of worship in 1971 and was demolished in the 1980s despite efforts by local people to save it who pointed out its unique position in methodist church design and aldershots social history.
Nostalgic memories of aldershots local history inspired by photos in the francis frith collection. We then moved to highland close in north town end of aldershot. These are produced by hand in the same way as the books and are particularly useful to send to relatives and friends who are unable to visit the crematorium. History of aldershot lido a personal take from keith bean historic aldershot military town facebook group when i first started looking into the history of the lido, i had no idea that the journey would take me back nearly a years. Find groups in aldershot, england about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. In no particular order, listed below are books detailing the history of aldershot. Sep 06, 2018 the students involved have been attending workshops and talks with local historian and author paul vickers. An independent family run company, offering a fantastic selection of books with free uk delivery. Aldershot memories read and share memories of aldershot everything old photos old maps books memories. The first book written about britains premier army base in the first world war. Pilots, planes and politics in british aviation 19191940. The cafe serves mozzo coffee, new forest ice cream and a selection of cold drinks and snacks. The gift shop is the perfect place to find a special present for someone interested in military history, and they also stock a wide range of military and local history books, as well as pocketmoney treats for children. Ahs aims to promote interest in historical matters relating to the parish of aldershot and adjoining locality and the research to.
The park is close to the site of the old village of aldershot with a history dating back to anglosaxon times. Where to find local information to help your family history research. Its easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. When i first started looking into the history of the lido, i had no idea that the journey would take me back nearly a years. Hampshire area local history discover books amberley.
We have a memorial garden for babies and children at aldershot crematorium. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that. Researching family history rushmoor borough council. On the parks perimeter is the original village green and the old parish church of st michael the archangel. The english presbyterian church is the former presbyterian church for aldershot in hampshire. The town has been shaped by the presence of the army since it was selected as the site of britains first permanent training camp, a. The book of aldershot tim childerhouse baron birch.
Aldershot military gazette in british newspaper archive. An az of aldershot town fc pete stanford breedon books. This list contains only books i am aware of and therefore if you know of any other publication you feel should be on this list please e. The building was resold in 1962 and became flats, a driving centre and warehouse losing its certificate as a place of worship in 1971 and was demolished in the 1980s despite efforts by local people to save it who pointed out its unique position in methodist church design and aldershot s social history. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. 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.
Ben leyton decided to bring some positivity to local. Until now, no history has ever been written about the importance of. Encompassing the history of each topic in the text, the books are also illustrated throughout with a fascinating selection of evocative photographs, many of them in colour. Explore and read 9078 pages of aldershot military gazette on the british newspaper archive, 30 years of history, local and international news stories, different and free sample issues to view everyday. Aldershot professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. Local history online for books, news, resources, information, courses and local history contacts. On this day in aldershots history historic sites in aldershot famous people from aldershot local history articles trace your ancestors travel other towns cities daily travel deals. The story of aldershot lt col cole southern books aldershot ltd. As a local councillor for wellington ward, aldershot, which covers the garrison as far north as the basingstoke canal and the town centre as far south as aldershot station, i was intrigued to read this book about aldershot s important contribution to the british armys efforts in the great war. It provides a history of the company from the earliest days, through to its ultimate disappearance with the corporate structure of the nbc. The 63 acre manor park was purchased by the aldershot urban district council in 1919. Browse and buy a vast selection of local history hampshire books and collectibles on.
All those interested in the history of transport and local history will find in them a nostalgic picture of a vanishing world. Jul 15, 2017 aldershot is proud to be the home of the british army, and its history is inextricably linked with that of the military. As a local councillor for wellington ward, aldershot, which covers the garrison as far north as the basingstoke canal and the town centre as far south as aldershot station, i was intrigued to read this book about aldershots important contribution to the british armys efforts in the great war. The beatles play for 18 people in the aldershot club, december 1961 25 rare historical photos youve probably never seen before part 3 best of web shrine 55 rare photos from history that will give you an entirely new perspective the beatles play for 18 people in the aldershot club before they rose to fame a year later. A web site that asks you to contribute with your own family history in the town of aldershot, hampshire, england. You can also get personal copies of your inscription into the book of remembrance as a miniature book or as replica or memorial cards. For the first year or so i lived with my parents and older brother at the bottom end of victoria road. British library newspaper records library holds 14 million books, 920,000 journal and newspaper titles. I believe the event was at the general hospital at the top end of st. Before 1853 aldershot was a small rural village of around. Participants were split into film crews that covered the war years and how things have changed in the british army history in aldershot, sport development in the army, military architecture and the civilian history of aldershot town.
C the club has produced many olympians including roger hackney, zola budd, lily partridge and steph twell and specialises in middlelong distance running. Explore and read 9078 pages of aldershot military gazette on the british newspaper archive, 30 years of history, local and international news stories, different and free sample issues to. Fees and charges for memorials at aldershot crematorium. Local historian philip jacob will give a talk on a very interesting aspect of aldershot local history, which is to do with the early days of public transport in the area. Aldershot in the great war paperback pen and sword books. Shop local history hampshire books and collectibles abebooks. The museum has an archive, which includes maps, plans, books.
Cole was born in peckham in london in 1911, the son of howard norman cole, a works manager for diatomite, and mabel alice cole a writer, historian and lecturer, cole was the deputy lieutenant of the county of hampshire from 1965 to 1983, the honorary remembrancer for the borough of aldershot from 1963 to 1974, and curator of the aldershot local history collection. Aldershot railway station is located near the town centre of aldershot in hampshire, england. To commemorate loved ones, we provide books of remembrance at the aldershot crematorium. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. The teenage charlie chaplin appeared there in 1904 and the actor james mason is believed to have made his stage debut at the theatre in 1931.
Aldershot, hampshire genealogy heraldry and history. However, drawing on rare and sparse information from aldershot news, murray rowlands has successfully pieced together the remarkable history of the town with this book, that includes a firstpublished record of the troops in aldershot on 4 august 1914 and a detailed look at aldershot as a premier training base through the eyes of anthony eden. Timeline history of aldershot, hampshire visitor uk. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online. Police officers shop for elderly aldershot man left with no choice but to leave home. Built in 1863 it served that denomination until 1972 when most churches in the congregational church in england and wales and virtually all of the congregations of the presbyterian church of england including that at aldershot combined to form the united reformed church in england.
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