Aldershot
Aldershot shown within Hampshire
Population	33,840[1]
OS grid reference	SU865505
- London	42.4 miles
District	Rushmoor
Shire county	Hampshire
Region	South East
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ALDERSHOT
Postcode district	GU11, GU12
Dialling code	01252
Police	Hampshire
Fire	Hampshire
Ambulance	South East Coast
European Parliament	South East England
UK Parliament	Aldershot
List of places: UK • England • Hampshire

Coordinates: 51°14′49″N 0°45′35″W / 51.247, -0.7598 Aldershot may refer to a number of places: Aldershot, in Hampshire, southern England Aldershot, Ontario, Canada Category: ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Red_pog2. ... For other uses, see Hampshire (disambiguation). ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... Rushmoor is a local government district and borough in Hampshire, England. ... Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are one of the four levels of English administrative division used for the purposes of local government. ... For other uses, see Hampshire (disambiguation). ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... South East England is one of the nine official regions of England. ... Constituent countries is a phrase used, often by official institutions, in contexts in which a number of countries make up a larger entity or grouping, concerning these countries; thus the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has used the phrase in reference to the parts of former Yugoslavia... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The GU postcode area, also known as the Guildford postcode area[1], is a group of postal districts around Aldershot, Alton, Bagshot, Bordon, Camberley, Cranleigh, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Hindhead, Lightwater, Liphook, Liss, Midhurst, Petersfield, Petworth, Sandhurst, Virginia Water, Windlesham, Woking and Yateley in England. ... +44 redirects here. ... There are a number of policing agencies in the United Kingdom. ... Hampshire Constabulary is the Home Office police force responsible for policing Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in southern England. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue service for the area of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... As of 1st July the NHS Ambulance Services Trusts of Kent, Surrey and Sussex are being joined together to form a new South East Coast Ambulance Service . ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... The constituency within England. ... The United Kingdom House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). ... Aldershot is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a list of settlements and places of interest in the ceremonial county of Hampshire, England. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Aldershot is a town in the English county of Hampshire, located on heathland about 55 km (35 miles) southwest of London. The town is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... For other uses, see Hampshire (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Rushmoor is a local government district and borough in Hampshire, England. ...

Aldershot is known for its connection with the British Army which established a permanent camp in the area for instruction in military manoeuvres in 1854. This led to rapid growth from a small village to a Victorian town. Today, Aldershot is known as the "Home of the British Army". The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... 1854 (MDCCCLIV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ...

History

The name may have derived from "Alder", indicating that it was a wet, boggy place. Aldershot, Alreshete, dates back to an Anglo-Saxon settlement. Aldershot was included as part of the old Hundred of Crondall referred to in the Domesday Book of 1086. The map of Hampshire in the 1722 edition of William Camden's Britannia or Geographical Description of Britain and Ireland shows a symbol for habitation in Aldershot in the Crundhal (Crondall) hundred. A hundred is an administrative division, frequently used in Europe and New England, which historically was used to divide a larger region into smaller geographical units. ... Crondall is a large parish in the North East of Hampshire and is all that remains of the old Hundred of Crondall referred to in the Domesday Book of 1086. ... A line drawing entitled Domesday Book from Andrew Williamss Historic Byways and Highways of Old England. ... William Camden William Camden (May 2, 1551 - November 9, 1623) was an English antiquarian and historian. ...

In 1854, at the time of the Crimean War, the heath land around Aldershot was established as an army base with Aldershot at its centre. This led to a rapid expansion of Aldershot's population going from 875 in 1851, to an excess of 16,000 by 1861 (including about 9,000 from the military). The town continued to grow, reaching a peak in the 1950s. Combatants Allies: Second French Empire British Empire Ottoman Empire Kingdom of Sardinia Russian Empire Bulgarian volunteers Casualties 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 17,500 British 2,194 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of disease ~134,000 killed, wounded and died of disease The Crimean War (1853–1856) was fought...

Queen Victoria was a regular visitor to Aldershot and a Royal pavilion was erected for her use. For her Jubilee Review (21 June 1887), 60,000 troops lined up in the Long Valley. They stretched from the Basingstoke Canal to Caesar's Camp. Royalty and VIPs from all over Europe and the British Empire attended the event. Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... A Diamond Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 60th anniversary. ... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... Long Valley Caldera is a depression in south-eastern California that is adjacent to Mammoth Mountain. ... The Basingstoke Canal passing through Woking The Basingstoke Canal is one of the waterways in the United Kingdom. ...

A substantial rebuilding of the barracks was carried out between 1961 and 1969 by Building Design Partnership. The town was designated an "Experimental Site" by the government and various new building technologies were employed with mixed success.^[2] Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... The BDP logo Building Design Partnership (BDP) is a firm of architects employing over 800 staff in the UK and over 140 more internationally. ...

In 1974 Aldershot Borough and Farnborough Urban District were merged to form the Borough of Rushmoor under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972. It is claimed that Aldershot's town centre has declined in the latter half of the 20th century.^{[citation needed]} A borough is a political division originally used in England. ... Farnborough is a town in the Hampshire borough of Rushmoor in South East England. ... In the British Isles an urban district was a type of local government district which covered an urbanised area. ... Rushmoor is a local government district and borough in Hampshire, England. ... The Local Government Act 1972 (1972 c. ... The town centre is usually the commercial or geographical centre of a town. ... Urban decay and renewal in Cincinnati Urban decay is the popular term for both the physical and social degeneration of cities and large towns. ...

The BBC reports that Aldershot is currently receiving £12bn as part of a huge regeneration project and in December 2007 it was named one of UK's most popular places to live.^[3]

The Aldershot Military Tattoo

The Aldershot Military Tattoo was an international annual event. Between 1922 and 1939 the great 'Aldershot Military Searchlight Tattoo' presented spectacular displays from all branches of the services.^[4] This was the premier military Tattoo in the UK during the inter-war years - before there was an Edinburgh Tattoo the Aldershot show took the lead for sheer scale and spectacle.^[5] Its post-war format, the Army Show, stopped in 1984. A military tattoo, is a military drum performance. ...

1972 Aldershot Bombing

The memorial to those people killed in the IRA attacks

Main article: 1972 Aldershot Bombing

On 22 February 1972 Aldershot experienced one of the worst mainland IRA attacks. Seven people, all civilian support staff, including cooks, cleaners, and a Catholic priest, were killed in a car bomb attack on the 16th Parachute Brigade headquarters mess at Aldershot. This blast was later claimed by the Official IRA as revenge for the shootings in Derry that came to be known as Bloody Sunday.^[6] A memorial has since been built on the site of the attacks. Until then the Army Town (as the area was then known) had been open-plan, but the attack led to immediate action to secure military property by erection of high fences topped with barbed wire, and other security measures including armed patrols. In the last thirty years since the attack, most regiments, notably the parachute Brigades have left Aldershot, either amalgamating with other regiments or having relocated elsewhere. The demise of the once proud military town has created an opportunity for local gov and planners to redevelop Aldershots urban extension 'AUE' and sell off the area for homes. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2060x1116, 484 KB) Memorial now on the site of the building, that was destroyed by the bombing of seven civilian people at the officers mess, Aldershot 1972. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2060x1116, 484 KB) Memorial now on the site of the building, that was destroyed by the bombing of seven civilian people at the officers mess, Aldershot 1972. ... The 1972 Aldershot Bombing occurred on February 22, 1972 in Aldershot, Hampshire, just three weeks after Bloody Sunday. ... is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For an explanation of terms such as Great Britain, British, United Kingdom, England, Scotland and Wales, see British Isles (terminology). ... For other uses, see Car bomb (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Mess (disambiguation). ... The term Official Irish Republican Army or Official IRA refers to one of the two organisations - the other being the Provisional Irish Republican Army - that emerged from the split in the then Irish Republican Army in 1969-70. ... For other places with similar names, see Derry (disambiguation) and Londonderry (disambiguation). ... // The Bogside area viewed from the city walls Bloody Sunday (Irish: Domhnach na Fola) is the term used to describe an incident in Derry[1], Northern Ireland, on 30 January 1972 in which 26 civil rights protesters were shot by members of the 1st Battalion of the British Parachute Regiment... Open plan is a generic term used in architectural and interior design for any floor plan which makes use of large, open spaces and minimizes the use of small, enclosed rooms such a private offices. ...

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Landmarks

Aldershot observatory

Aldershot observatory.

Main article: Aldershot Observatory

The observatory is a circular red-brick building with a domed roof and it stands on Queens Avenue. Inside is a telescope, 8-inch refractor, mounted on a German-type equatorial mount with a clockwork drive. The telescope and observatory building were a gift from aviation pioneer Patrick Young Alexander to the British Army, a fact which is recorded by a plaque near the observatory door. It reads: "Presented to the Aldershot Army Corps by Patrick Y Alexander Esq 1906".
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Wellington Statue

1st Duke of Wellington astride Copenhagen

Main article: Wellington Statue Aldershot

A statue of the first Duke of Wellington mounted on his horse, Copenhagen, is situated on Round Hill behind the Royal Garrison Church. The statue is 30 feet high, 26 feet from nose to tail, over 22 feet in girth, weighs 40 tons and is intricately detailed including musculature and veins. It was designed and built by Matthew Cotes Wyatt who used recycled bronze from cannons that were captured at the Battle of Waterloo. It took thirty men over three years to finish the project. Image File history File linksMetadata Wellingtonstatue. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Wellingtonstatue. ... 1st Duke of Wellington astride Copenhagen Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) the Green Park Arch was moved in 1882-3 a short distance to its present location on Hyde Park Corner. ... Italic text His Grace Field Marshal the Most Noble Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. ... Matthew Cotes Wyatt (1777-1862) was a painter and sculptor and a member of the Wyatt family, who were well-known in the Victorian period as architects and sculptors. ... Combatants French Empire Seventh Coalition: United Kingdom Prussia United Netherlands Hanover Nassau Brunswick Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte, Michel Ney Duke of Wellington, Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 Anglo-Allies 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 killed or wounded 7,000...

Originally, in 1846, the statue was erected at Hyde Park Corner, London on the Wellington Arch. However, Decimus Burton, architect of the arch, had tried to veto this plan for his preferred "figure in a four horse chariot". Many agreed with Decimus Burton that the statue looked ridiculous since it was out of proportion. It was nicknamed "The Archduke" and was a popular topic in the satirical magazine Punch. Hyde Park Corner is a place in London, England, at the south-east corner of Hyde Park. ... Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch, is a triumphal arch located to the south of Hyde Park in central London. ... Decimus Burton (30 September 1800 - 14 December 1881) was a prolific English architect and garden designer, particularly associated with projects in the classical style in London parks, including buildings at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and London Zoo, and with the layout and architecture of the seaside towns of Fleetwood... Punch was a British weekly magazine of humour and satire published from 1841 to 1992 and from 1996 to 2002. ...

Queen Victoria claimed that the statue ruined the view of the skyline from Buckingham Palace, and she privately proposed that the statue be moved. The Duke, who had only sat for the sculptor on two or three occasions, suddenly became very attached to the statue and would not consider its removal from its arch. Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial. ...

In 1883, due to a road widening project, the arch was moved a short distance and now looks down Constitution Hill. The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII ) wrote to the Prime Minister, Gladstone, "As regards the old colossal statue of the Duke. I would suggest that it should not be broken up but removed to Aldershot where it will be highly valued by the Army".^{[citation needed]} This article is about the title Prince of Wales. ... Edward VII King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India His Majesty King Edward VII (9 November 1841–6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth realms, and the Emperor of India. ... The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is, in practice, the political leader of the United Kingdom. ... Gladstone redirects here. ...

In 1885, the Prince of Wales handed over the monument to Lieutenant General Anderson, the commander of the Aldershot garrison."

Transport and communications

The railway station and bus station are both situated off Station Road. The former offers services to London Waterloo (2tph), Alton (2tph), Guildford (2tph) and Ascot (2tph). Aldershot railway station on a rainy day Aldershot railway station is on Station Road, near the town centre of Aldershot, Hampshire, England. ... Facade of Waterloo Station, London Waterloo is a major train station and transport interchange located in the Waterloo district of London, which was itself named after the Battle of Waterloo in which Napoleon was defeated near Brussels. ... Alton railway station is a railway station in Alton, Hampshire, England. ... Guildford railway station serves the town of Guildford in Surrey, England. ... Ascot railway station is a railway station in the town of Ascot in Berkshire in England. ...

Shopping in Aldershot

Aldershot was the principal retail centre in the Blackwater Valley, however, other centres have grown to compete for customers. Union Street and Wellington Street were pedestrianised in the 1970s when the Wellington Centre, a covered shopping centre, was built. In the 1990s, an extension of the Wellington Centre, The Galleries, provided extra shops, although nearly all are now closed.^{[citation needed]} Local traders have claimed that this centre and its associated development are threatening the remaining independent shops operating in Aldershot.^{[citation needed]} A local councillor has claimed "we have too many empty shops in the town", and it is a frequent complaint of local residents that the town has declined since the 1960s.^{[citation needed]} In 2003, a health check of the town centre was published, the report concluded that "Aldershot is experiencing promising signs of revitalisation, particularly in the shopping core"^[7] Although, in 2005, Rushmoor Borough Council documented the percentage of vacancies at 10%, 8% and 7% respectively for Union Street, the Wellington Centre and Wellington street.^[8]

Education

There are various schools in Aldershot. The infant schools are Talavera and West End County.^[9] Junior schools include: Newport County, St Michael's (C of E), Talavera and Beaumont County.^[10] There is the secondary schools St Joseph's (Catholic)^[11] and the Connaught.^[12]

Leisure and recreation

Theatre and the Arts

Princes Hall. This is Aldershot's main theatre and concert hall, located on Princes Way.^[13] The Princes Hall plays host to over 80 professional shows per year as well as a 3 week pantomime. Built in the 1970s and remodelled during 1982 the current seating capacity is 600. This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ...

The West End Centre is Aldershot's arts centre which is located on Queens Road. The centre offers a wide programme of events including music (from acoustic folk to thrash metal), comedy, theatre, workshops, classes and exhibitions. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Music and Dance

Hardcore Vox (previously The Rhythm Station, Cheeks),^{[citation needed]} influenced the rapid growth of the hardcore scene from 1992 to 1995. Weekly events included Fusion (Hectic Records), Tazmania, Slammin' Vinyl and Future World. The club also groomed local talents such as Sharky, DJ Mystery, DJ Unknown, Vinyl Groover, DJ NS, Hixxy, MC Freestyle, MC Young, MC Smiley. The location of Aldershot between Southampton and London meant the club became a mecca for Hardcore and it was regularly sold out during this time. At the height of the clubs popularity a teenagers death from a suspected ovedose of ecstacy^[14] was the catalyst that saw dance music leaving the club and had a negative impact on the hardcore dance scene in the Aldershot area. For other uses, see Southampton (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

Acoustic music is a regular feature at the The West End Centre and has in recent years included such artists as Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Martin Simpson, Lindisfarne, Hans Theesink, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny. Glenn Tilbrook, born in South East London on August 31, 1957, was the lead singer of the British group Squeeze, a power pop band formed in the mid-1960s. ... Chris Difford (born Christopher Henry Difford, on 4 November 1954, in Greenwich, London) is a singer, songwriter and record producer. ... John Renbourn (born August 8, 1944, Marylebone, North London, England) is a British guitarist and songwriter. ... Jacqui McShee is an English singer. ... Martin Simpson (b 1953) is an English guitarist. ... Map of the UK showing the location of Lindisfarne at 55. ... See also Andy Irvine (rugby player) Andy Irvine (b. ... Dónal Lunny is an Irish musician The early years Dónal Lunny was born in 1947 in Tullamore, then moved to Newbridge, Country Kildare. ...

Sport

Aldershot plays host to many sports facilities such as Aldershot Tennis Centre, Aldershot Bowling, Aldershot Pools and Lido, Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre and Alpine Snow Sports (Dry Ski Centre). Formerly the town also hosted short circuit motor racing including speeday and Stock car racing. Greyhound Racing formerly took place at Aldershot Stadium, and Point to point racing at Tweseldown. For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... A bowler releases the ball. ... A Lido, in the United Kingdom and some other countries, refers to a public outdoor swimming pool and surrounding facilities, or part of a beach where people can swim, lie in the sun or participate in water sports. ... Motorcycle speedway, normally referred to as Speedway, is a motorcycle sport that involves usually 4 and sometimes up to 6 riders competing over 4 laps of an oval circuit. ... This article is about the sport of stock car racing. ... Several greyhounds before a race. ... Point to Point racing is a form of amateur racing for hunting horses. ...

Swimming Opened in 1930, 'Aldershot Lido is a traditional outdoor leisure pool that contains one and a half million gallons of water situated on a 10 acre site. The original land was a lake that had become overgrown with weeds. It was bought by the Borough Council in 1920 for £21,000 and was the focus of the council's improvement projects for the town. The pool has extensive areas of shallow water for children to play including a large fountain at the centre. It also has a diving area and water slides. There is an adjoining 25 m indoor pool that allows all year round swimming. In 1948 the pool hosted the modern pentathlon for the London Olympics. Competitors in the final round of the Mens Modern Pentathlon pull for the finish line at the Goudi Sports Complex on August 26, 2004. ... The Games of the XIV Olympiad were held in 1948 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. ...

Aldershot Town Football Club The local professional football team is Aldershot Town who compete in the Blue Square Premier. Before 1992 the local club was Aldershot, which folded on 25 March 1992, when members of the Football League Fourth Division. The current club was formed shortly afterwards and achieved four promotions in its first 11 seasons to achieve its current standing that leaves it just one division below the old club's final standing. Aldershot Town Football Club, based in Aldershot, England, was founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden fourth division club Aldershot F.C., who had been founded in 1926 and had been league members since 1932. ... Aldershot Football Club was an English Football League club which went out of business in 1992. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... The Football League Fourth Division or Division Four of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958-59 season until the creation of the FA Premier League prior to the 1992-93 season. ...

Cricket Aldershot Cricket Club is also based in the town. The club shares with the Aldershot hockey club and the Blackwater valley runners running and jogging club.

Rugby Union. The rugby union club is Aldershot & Fleet RUFC (A&F) for both juniors and seniors^[15]

Greyhound racing took place regularly at Aldershot Stadium (actually just across the Surrey county boundary in Tongham) during the 1950s. Information about greyhound racing at this venue is sketchy. Several greyhounds before a race. ... This article is about the English county. ...

Stock Car Racing, together with other short-circuit formulae (including Superstox, Hot Rods, Bangers and Midgets) was held regularly (every Thursday evening, every Boxing Day afternoon and some Saturdays) at Aldershot Stadium (actually just across the Surrey county boundary in Tongham) from the 1950s until the final meeting on 21st November 1992. Immediately after this date the site was cleared for construction of the A331 Blackwater Valley Road, which forms a by-pass for Aldershot and Farnborough. The racing took place initially on a loose shale track inside the greyhound track; after Motorcycle speedway racing at the venue ceased the shale track was replaced with a hard tarmaced surface. Now, short-circuit motor sport takes place in Aldershot again, at the Aldershot Raceway, Pegasus Village, Rushmoor Arena. The racing here is promoted by the Fleet Motor Club Boxing Day is a public holiday observed in many Commonwealth countries on 26 December. ... This article is about the English county. ... Motorcycle speedway, normally referred to as Speedway, is a motorcycle sport that involves usually 4 and sometimes up to 6 riders competing over 4 laps of an oval circuit. ... A close-up view of some freshly-laid tarmac. ...

Speedway racing has been staged in Aldershot. Circa 1929, a track operated at a stadium in Boxalls Lane. The records of action at this venue are very sketchy. Speedway returned to Aldershot in 1950 at the local greyhound stadium. The Shots featured in the lower echelons of the sport up to 1960.

Point to point racing takes place at the Tweseldown Racecourse just outside the town.

Olympics. Part of the 2012 olympics will be held in Aldershot. It was announced on Tuesday 15th January 2008 that the Aldershot Military Town had been chosen as the official training camp for the British Olympic team ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Media

The local press are the Aldershot Mail, the Aldershot News, the Aldershot Courier, and the Surrey-Hants Star.^[16] Aldershot is the home of Ashgate Publishing Ltd., a prominent publishing house for books on musicology. For album by Prince, see Musicology (album). ...

Politics

Aldershot is divided into the following wards:^[17][18]

• Rowhill: southwest of the town
• Wellington: west, north and centre of the town
• Manor Park: south of the town
• Heron Wood: southeast of the town
• North Town: northeast of the town.

The town is represented in parliament through the Aldershot constituency. The current MP is Gerald Howarth (Conservative), with a majority of 5,334 (May 2005). Of the 41 councillors on Rushmoor Borough Council, 15 represent the five wards that comprise Aldershot. Of these councillors, eight are Conservative, five represent Labour, one represents the Liberal Democrats and there is one Independent. Aldershot is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... James Gerald Douglas Howarth known as Gerald Howarth (born 12 September 1947, Hurley, Berkshire) is a British politician in the Conservative Party. ... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), the largest in terms of public membership, and the oldest political party in the United Kingdom. ... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), the largest in terms of public membership, and the oldest political party in the United Kingdom. ... The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, is a liberal political party in Great Britain formed in 1988 by the merger of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party; the two parties had already been in an alliance for seven years prior to this, since not long after...

Geography

The nearby villages of Ash and Ash Vale are actually in Surrey, with both being part of Guildford Borough Council but they can have Aldershot as their post-town. This used to cause debates locally as some residents didn't want to put Hampshire as their address. The problem was solved when Royal Mail introduced postcodes meaning county names were no longer used in UK postal addresses. Ash is a settlement and civil parish in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, with a population of 17,549 according to the 2001 census. ... Ash is a settlement and civil parish in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, with a population of 17,549 according to the 2001 census. ... This article is about the English county. ... , For other places with the same name, see Guildford (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Hampshire (disambiguation). ... Royal Mail is the national postal service of the United Kingdom. ... Australian postcodes are covered in the article List of postal codes in Australia. ...

The town is generally between 70 m and 100 m above sea level.

The Beatles in Aldershot

Sam Leach, their then agent, and wanting to become their manager, attempted to introduce The Beatles to London agents by promoting shows at The Palais Ballroom, on the corner of Perowne Street and Queens Road, in Aldershot, on December 9th 1961. The show was not advertised properly and, as a result, only 18 people attended. The local newspaper, The Aldershot News, failed to publish Sam Leach's advertisement for the show. However, the band and friends had their own fun after the show, including a mock funeral for Paul McCartney. The failure at Aldershot became part of Beatles folklore [1] [2]. Weeks after this Brian Epstein became the group's manager. The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an Academy Award-winning English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... Brian Samuel Epstein (IPA: ) (born in Liverpool, England; 19 September 1934 – 27 August 1967) was the manager of The Beatles. ...

Famous people from Aldershot

See List of famous people from Aldershot

Famous people from Aldershot include: Holly Aird - Actress Claude Auchinleck - Field Marshal Amelle Berrabah - Sugababes musician Jason J Brown - former member of the boy band FIVE Denise Coffey - actress Arthur English - actor Martin Freeman - actor Maud Gonne - Irish revolutionary Jeremy Hardy - comedian Ian McEwan - novelist Heather Mills McCartney - estranged wife...

In literature

Rudyard Kipling referenced Aldershot in his poem "Gunga Din". This article is about the British author. ... Wikisource has original text related to this article: Gunga Din Gunga Din (1892) is one of Rudyard Kiplings most famous poems, perhaps best known for its often-quoted last line, Youre a better man than I am, Gunga Din![1] The poem is a rhyming narrative from the...

Sir John Betjeman also mentions Aldershot in the poem "A Subaltern's Love Song"[3] A collection of Betjemans poetry, published by John Murray in January 2006 Sir John Betjeman CBE (28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Whos Who as a poet and hack. He was born to a middle-class family...

Aldershot Military Town

Sign for Aldershot Military Town

Aldershot Military Town is the area between Aldershot and the North Camp area of Farnborough which is the location for all the military buildings, including married quarters, barracks, army playing fields and other sporting facilities, etc., mostly centred around Queen's Avenue. The military town includes the Aldershot Observatory and the Aldershot Military Cemetery, the Royal Garrison Church and other garrison churches, as well as barracks for The Royal Military Police. The town used to be the corps headquarters for the Royal Corps of Transport and the Army Catering Corps, these were merged into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993 and moved to Deepcut, however units of these corps remain in Aldershot. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixels, file size: 464 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixels, file size: 464 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... There are several places named Farnborough: United Kingdom Farnborough in the London Borough of Bromley (prior to 1965 in Kent) Farnborough in Warwickshire Farnborough in Berkshire Farnborough in Hampshire Farnborough Airfield formerly the Royal Aircraft Establishment This is a disambiguation page — a list of pages that otherwise might share the... Aldershot observatory. ... The Mortuary Chapel of Aldershot Military Cemetery Aldershot Military Cemetery, is a burial ground for Military personal, or ex military personnel. ... The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the branch of the British Army responsible for the policing of service personnel and providing a military police presence on service property, operations and exercises. ... The Royal Corps of Transport (RCT) was a British Army corps formed in 1965 from the transport elements (land, water and air) of the Royal Army Service Corps. ... The Army Catering Corps was a corps of the British Army, responsible for the feeding of all Army units. ... The Royal Logistic Corps is the British Army corps that provides the logistic support for the Army. ... The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, commonly referred to as Deepcut Barracks is the headquarters of the Royal Logistic Corps of the British Army. ...

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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert showed a keen interest in the establishment and development of Aldershot as a garrison town in the 1850s, at the time of the Crimean War, having a wooden Royal Pavilion built there which they would often stay in when attending reviews of the army. In 1860 Albert established and endowed The Prince Consort's Library there, which still exists today. Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Francis Augustus Charles Albert Emanuel, later HRH The Prince Consort) (26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861) was the husband and consort of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... This page is a candidate to be copied to Wiktionary. ... Combatants Allies: Second French Empire British Empire Ottoman Empire Kingdom of Sardinia Russian Empire Bulgarian volunteers Casualties 90,000 French 35,000 Turkish 17,500 British 2,194 Sardinian killed, wounded and died of disease ~134,000 killed, wounded and died of disease The Crimean War (1853–1856) was fought... The Prince Consorts Library The Prince Consorts Library in Aldershot Military Town in Hampshire, England was founded by Prince Albert to contribute to the education of soldiers in the British Army. ...

Aldershot Military Town is separate to the town of Aldershot and comes under its own military jurisdiction. It was the homebase for The Parachute Regiment from its formation in 1940 until it moved to Colchester Garrison in 2003. Many famous people have been associated with the Military Town, including Charlie Chaplin who made his first stage appearance in The Canteen theatre aged 5 in 1894, Winston Churchill, who was based here in the 19th century, and just about every famous soldier of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Parachute Regiment redirects here, for the Indian regiment, see The Parachute Regiment (India) The Parachute Regiment is the Airborne Infantry element of the British Army. ... The Colchester Garrison is a British Army base located in Colchester in the county of Essex. ... Charles Chaplin redirects here. ... Churchill redirects here. ...

The area also houses various military and regimental museums, including the Aldershot Military Museum, housed in a red-brick Victorian barracks, [4] and The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum. [5] Aldershot Military Museum Aldershot Military Museum in Aldershot in Hampshire was conceived by former Aldershot Garrison Commander, the late Brigadier John Reed. ... The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ... Beret badge of The Parachute Regiment The Dakota outside the Airborne Forces Museum The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum is based in the Aldershot Military Town area near Aldershot in Hampshire. ...

See also

• List of Army Barracks around Aldershot
• What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot

A list of Army Barracks in and around Aldershot, Hampshire: // Blenheim Barracks Lille Barracks Malplaquet Barracks Oudenarde Barracks Ramillies Barracks Tournay Barracks Stanhope Lines Barossa Barracks Buller Barracks Clayton Barracks Corunna Barracks Gibraltar Barracks Maida Barracks Mandora Barracks McGrigor Barracks Guadaloupe Barracks Louisburg Barracks Martinique Barracks Quebec Barracks RE Lines... What Happens In Aldershot Stays In Aldershot is an hour-long documentary film that follows the band Reuben on tour, in the studio and at work for three months, trying to portray what its like to be in an underground british rock band in this day and age. ...

References

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External links

• Rushmoor Borough Council, covers Aldershot
• Official Westgate Shopping Centre Website
• The Aldershot Civic Society
• Aldershot Military Museum
• Aldershot, a pictorial review
• Old photos of Aldershot and history
• History of Aldershot's Theatres and Music Halls
• Historic Farnborough - the boundaries between Farnborough and Aldershot have changed over the years with the old barracks bordering both towns