Bank Parade drill hall, Burnley facts for kids
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Bank Parade drill hall
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 Bank Parade drill hall
Location in Lancashire
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| Coordinates | 53°47′27″N 2°14′26″W / 53.79082°N 2.24055°W |
| Type | Drill hall |
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| Built | Early 20th century |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | Early 20th century – 1921 |
The Bank Parade Drill Hall is an old building in Burnley, Lancashire, that used to be a military base. It was also known as the Keighley Green Drill Hall.
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A Look Back: The Drill Hall's Story
Building for Soldiers
This building was first made for soldiers in the early 1900s. It was the main place for the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment. This group of soldiers later became the 5th Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment in 1908.
World War I and New Recruits
When World War I started in August 1914, soldiers gathered at the drill hall. From here, they went to places like Gallipoli and the Western Front to fight. The next month, even more new soldiers joined up here. These were for Z Company, which was part of the famous Accrington Pals battalion.
Changes Over Time
In 1921, the 5th Battalion joined with the 4th Battalion. They formed a new group called the 4th/5th Battalion. This new group moved to the Canterbury Street drill hall in Blackburn.
After the soldiers left, the Bank Parade Drill Hall was no longer used by the military. In the 1930s, it became a popular place for boxing matches. During the Second World War, the Home Guard used the building. Today, it is a snooker club where people play pool.
