The Old Barracks, Lincoln facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Old Barracks |
|
|---|---|
| Lincoln | |
The Old Barracks
|
|
 The Old Barracks
Location within Lincolnshire
|
|
| Coordinates | 53°14′16″N 0°32′40″W / 53.2379°N 0.5444°W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1857 |
| Built for | War Office |
| Architect | Henry Goddard |
| In use | 1857-1963 |
|
Listed Building – Grade II
|
|
| Designated | 15 August 1973 |
| Reference no. | 1388474 |
The Old Barracks is a historic building located on Burton Road in Lincoln. It used to be a place where soldiers lived and trained. Today, it is a special building because it is a Grade II listed building, which means it's important and protected. It was built a long time ago, in 1857.
Contents
A Home for Soldiers
The Old Barracks in Lincoln was designed by an architect named Henry Goddard. It was finished in 1857. It was built for a group called the North Lincoln Militia.
New Rules for Soldiers
In 1873, new rules were made for how the army found and trained soldiers. These rules were part of something called the Cardwell Reforms. Because of these changes, the Old Barracks became a main training base, or "depot," for the 10th (North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot. This regiment is now known as the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. However, the regiment soon moved to a "new barracks" nearby in 1880.
New Groups Move In
After the soldiers moved out, the building was empty for a while. Then, in 1901, it became the main office for the Lincolnshire Yeomanry. This was a group of volunteer soldiers.
World War I
When World War I started in August 1914, the Lincolnshire Yeomanry gathered at the Old Barracks. From there, they were sent to fight in a place called Salonika. The building stayed their headquarters until the group was no longer needed in 1920.
World War II
In 1922, another group moved in: the 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. This was a unit of the Territorial Army, which is like a part-time army. When World War II began in September 1939, this regiment also gathered at the Old Barracks. They were then sent to France to join the British Expeditionary Force. The regiment was disbanded after the war and never returned to the barracks.
What It Is Today
After World War II, different army groups used the building for a short time. These included the 49th (East Midlands) Armoured Workshop and the 70th Communication Zone Workshop, both from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The army finally left the building in 1963.
A few years later, in July 1969, the Old Barracks found a new purpose. It became the home of the Museum of Lincolnshire Life. Now, instead of soldiers, it welcomes visitors who want to learn about the history of Lincolnshire.
