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Foot Guards at Squad Drill, at the St. John's Wood Barracks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Foot Guards at Squad Drill, at the St. John's Wood Barracks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Foot Guards at Squad Drill, at the St. John's Wood Barracks, 1854. Military quarters in north London. In 1832-3...[having been used as a military riding establishment] the premises were re-taken by Government...the quarters were, at various periods, altered and increased, so as to be adapted for the reception of infantry. This, however was not effected without considerable opposition being raised. The measures of Government were cavilled at as the commencement of an intent to hold London in subjection, by encircling the suburbs with troops - a ridiculous fallacy, which in this more enlightened epoch would not be credited by the most determined Oppositionist. The accommodation at St. John's Wood Barracks is yet small, and was recently...occupied by about 150 men of the second and third battalions of the Grenadier Guards'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph print, titled 'Foot Guards at Squad Drill, at the St. John's Wood Barracks, 1854,' offers a glimpse into the military life of the Grenadier Guards during the mid-19th century. The image, created by an unknown artist for the 'Illustrated London News,' depicts a group of soldiers engaged in squad drill on the parade ground of St. John's Wood Barracks in north London. Established in the early 19th century, these military quarters underwent significant transformations in the 1830s when they were taken back by the Government from their previous use as a riding establishment. Despite opposition, the barracks were altered and expanded to accommodate infantry, a move that was met with skepticism and fear of military encroachment into the suburbs. By 1854, the accommodation at St. John's Wood Barracks housed approximately 150 men from the second and third battalions of the Grenadier Guards. In this photograph, we see these soldiers in their element, focused and disciplined as they execute their drills. The presence of horses suggests that these drills may have included mounted exercises, a common part of infantry training during this period. The black-and-white image, reminiscent of an engraving, showcases the soldiers in their uniforms, complete with bearskins and red coats, as they go about their daily duties. The horses, too, are depicted in their regimental colors and trappings, adding to the overall sense of order and discipline. This photograph, a testament to a bygone era, provides a fascinating window into the daily life of the British Army during the mid-19th century.
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