The original military Barracks, Lancaster

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iBase ID

277315

Reference identifier

nla20181005014

Title

The original military Barracks, Lancaster

Place

Lancaster

General notes

The original barracks at White Cross were built for the First Royal Lancashire Militia, following the Militia Reform Act (1852), which required the county to build a secure quarters to act as a muster point for the new militia regiment. The regiment moved to Bowerham Barracks in 1881. The building was purchased by Storey Brothers, who used it as offices for their adjoining White Cross textile works.

Medium

Engraving

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

10.43 x 7.98

Year of image

1861

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Locator

K17

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