A Glorious Name: how the roads, barracks and buildings of military Aldershot got their names
Aldershot Military Museum, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LG
Great battles, historical events and military personalities are all commemorated by the names of Aldershot Military Town’s roads, barracks and buildings. Some names are still well-known today, while others have been largely forgotten over the years. There are puzzles as well, for example why does Hospital Hill not lead to the hospital, and why is Redvers Buller Road nowhere near Buller Barracks? Local historian Paul Vickers tells the stories of how the names were chosen, the different patterns and systems applied during various periods of the building and re-building of the Camp, and how even the names being used in current re-development sites reflect the proud and unique military heritage of Aldershot.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1430-1530
Location & directions
Aldershot Military Museum, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LG
- Directions:
- The Aldershot Military Museum is at the northern end of Queen's Avenue, on the junction with Evelyn Wood's Road. The route 1 bus stops close to the Museum at Hammersley Road.
- Contact on day:
- Paul Vickers
- Telephone number:
- +447811848412
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
