Old Street drill hall, Ashton-under-Lyne facts for kids
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Old Street drill hall
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 Old Street drill hall
Location within Greater Manchester
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| Coordinates | 53°29′12″N 2°05′54″W / 53.48673°N 2.09845°W |
| Type | Drill hall |
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| Built | 1887 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1887-2010s |
The Old Street drill hall is a former military building in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England. It was once a training center for soldiers.
A Look Back: The Old Street Drill Hall
The Old Street drill hall was built in 1887. It was first used as the main office for a group of volunteer soldiers. They were called the 7th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps.
Over time, this group changed its name. In 1888, it became the 3rd Volunteer Battalion of The Manchester Regiment. Later, in 1908, it was known as the 9th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment.
Soldiers in World War I
When World War I began in August 1914, soldiers gathered at the drill hall. From there, they were sent to fight in different places. Some went to Gallipoli, and others fought on the Western Front.
Changes Over the Years
After 1967, fewer soldiers used the drill hall. By 1971, only one company, C (Manchester) Company, was based there. This unit was part of the 2nd Battalion, Lancastrian Volunteers.
The company changed its name a few times. In 1975, it became C Company, 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Queen's Lancashire Regiment. Then, in 1986, it was C Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
The Ministry of Defence decided to sell the building in 2013. This meant the drill hall would no longer be used for military purposes.
