Tommy Atkins’ Accommodation – a talk by local historian, Paul Vickers , 13 September | Event in Aldershot

Tommy Atkins’ Accommodation – a talk by local historian, Paul Vickers

Aldershot Town Centre

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am

1 hour

Aldershot Military Museum

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (BST)

Aldershot Military Museum

Queens Avenue, Aldershot, United Kingdom

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Tommy Atkins’ Accommodation – a talk by local historian, Paul Vickers
Step into the shoes of a British soldier - affectionately known as “Tommy Atkins” -and uncover Aldershot’s legacy as the birthplace of Britain’s first permanent army training camp. Guided talk and tour, led by expert local historian, Paul Vickers, explores the evolution of army life - from the wooden huts of the 1850s to the Victorian brick barracks and the concrete blocks of the 1960s, culminating in today’s modern military accommodation. This is a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of generations of soldiers who called Aldershot home.

Highlights…

- Wander through original Victorian buildings
- Hear how thousands of “Tommies” lived, trained, and served in the garrison
-View two rare surviving barrack blocks from the nineteenth century


Cost: free

Location: Aldershot Military Museum, Aldershot

Further information: No pre-booking required. For more information, visit the Heritage Open Days website.
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/tommy-atkins-accommodation-2025.html

Organiser: Friends of Aldershot Military Museum


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Tommy Atkins’ Accommodation – a talk by local historian, Paul Vickers , 13 September | Event in Aldershot
Tommy Atkins’ Accommodation – a talk by local historian, Paul Vickers
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am