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Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with 3 photographs of the visit to the city of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; 3rd view shows crowds assembling by the decorated Stonebow
LNER B17 steam locomotive no.2805, named "Lincolnshire Regiment" by Major General C.R.Simpson, recently retired Colonel of the Regiment, at a ceremony at the LNER station
Naming ceremony of the LNER B17 locomotive no.2805 "Lincolnshire Regiment" by Major General C.R.Simpson, recently retired Colonel of the Regiment; shows the Major General, Deputy Mayor J.E.Fordham, City Sheriff Charles Gilbert and others in the civic party, inspecting a guard of honour; soldiers carry fixed bayonets and wear belted tunics, puttees, peaked caps etc.
Naming ceremony of the LNER B17 locomotive "Lincolnshire Regiment" by Major General C.R.Simpson, recently retired Colonel of the Regiment; he is seen here in front of the engine with the driver (A.R.Sedgwick), and fireman (J.B.Emerson), both of whom had served in the regiment in France in World War I, and are wearing their medals; in background is Deputy Mayor J.E.Fordham
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with report and photograph of Major General Charles Rudyerd Simpson, taken on his retirement as Colonel of the Regiment, a position he had held since 1914; he had been associated with the regiment for 63 years
Lincolnshire Regiment; cricket match, perhaps at the New (later Sobraon) Barracks, Lincoln; shows an elderly man, perhaps Major General C.R.Simpson) being introduced to the regimental team (names not known); in centre of picture is a dark haired man wearing a striped blazer and white flannels; another elderly man on extreme right wearing a dark suit; player in left foreground may be Lieut.Colonel J.A.A.Griffin
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from a newspaper with a very faded photograph of "regimental colours, troops and the general public facing the war memorial... before the service"; probably Armistice Day, but exact circumstances not known
Lincolnshire Regiment; an elaborate piece of regimental silver, further details not known
Lincolnshire Regiment; Major General J.A.A.Griffin (Colonel of Regiment) seen here in civilian dinner jacket, examining various regimental sporting cups and shields, with 2 sergeants and 2 old soldiers in Chelsea Pensioner uniforms with medals
4 views of the "Ceremony of the Honouring of the Lincolnshire Regiment" showing Brigadier E.F.O.Richards receiving the Freedom of the Borough from the Mayor, Alderman A.W.Cox; inspections of guards of honour of soldiers, and of women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS); the brigadier on a dais with the mayor and other dignitaries taking the salute at a march past
Lincolnshire Regiment; "Ceremony of Honouring the 6th Battalion..."; procession of marching soldiers with fixed bayonets; crowds on the pavement; in background are premises of Hall and Sons, furnishers, Horse and Jockey public house (a stone building at right angles to road), 'Nutshell' Cafe; bus stop
Lincolnshire Regiment; "Ceremony of Honouring the 6th Battalion..."; Mayor Alfred Roberts (father of future Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher) and the civic party with Colonel E.J.Grinling, Hon.Colonel of the Battalion, on Guildhall steps
Lincolnshire Regiment; "Ceremony of Honouring the 6th Battalion..."; old soldiers of the regiment marching past the Guildhall; civic party on the steps; in background is the building housing the public library and museum (now the museum only)
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from a newspaper with a portrait of Lieut.W.E.Williamson who had recently been appointed Commanding Officer of 4th Battalion, Territorial Army (TA)
Lincolnshire Regiment; portrait of Lieut.A.H.Wenham, taken on his appointment as Commanding Officer of No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC), New (later Sobraon) Barracks
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Lincs.Echo newspaper captioned "Their first six weeks in the army", showing 4 views of National Service recruits at No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC) at New (later Sobraon) Barracks
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Lincs.Echo newspaper with a photograph captioned "Lieut.Colonel A.H.Wenham, Commanding Officer, discusses a plan of the Barracks with Major General G.W.Richards, newly appointed District Commander, during his visit to the New [later Sobraon] Barracks...."
Lincolnshire Regiment; New (later Sobraon) Barracks; group photograph of officers taken outside their mess; includes 2 women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS); in centre is Lieut.Colonel A.H.Wenham, Commanding Officer of No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC); clearly shows the uniforms; men wear battledress blouses, webbing anklets etc., most have berets, some peaked caps, and Col.Wenham has a side cap
Lincolnshire Regiment; members of the Burton Hunt meeting at New (later Sobraon) Barracks, seen here by the main gate
Lincolnshire Regiment; "Territorial new guns"; cutting from a newspaper with a photograph showing 2 new 6 pounder anti-tank guns which had recently arrived from Woolwich Arsenal for the use of Lincoln Support Company of 4th Battalion, Territorial Army (TA); examining them are Captain R.A.Newsum, RSM G.S.Hutchinson, Private H.Stone, Pte.A.Kightley
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with a photograph of the scene at the Drill Hall at an interview board for Territorial Army (TA) officers; presiding is Brigadier P.N.White; other members are Lieut.Colonel A.H.Wenham, Lieut.Col.S.B.Harrison, Lieut.Col.W.E.Williamson; interviewee is sitting with his back to the camera
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with 2 photographs of "North Midland District Commander, Major General G.W.Richards at a passing out parade of recruits during his annual inspection of No.10 Primary Training Centre [PTC]" at New (later Sobraon) Barracks
Lincolnshire Regiment; 2 newspaper cuttings with a portrait of Lieut.G.L.N.Dymoke of Scrivelsby Court, Hereditary King's Champion, who was to carry the King's Colour of 1st Battalion in the guard of honour attending King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their visit to Lincoln
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with photograph captioned "Lincoln's first post war volunteer", showing ex-Lance-Corporal Douglas James McKay of 3 Vernon Street signing on for the 6th Battalion Territorial Army (TA), assisted by the Adjutant, Captain A.A.Greenwood
Lincolnshire Regiment; 2 newspaper cuttings with views of "The PT display given by men of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment at Scothern Gymkhana"
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with a photograph of "the band of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment at a recruits' passing out parade at the Depot [i.e.New, later Sobraon, Barracks]... making its first official appearance since returning from Malaya"
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from a magazine with 3 photographs of a speedway meeting taking place "near the Dead Sea" between members of 2nd Battalion and No.2 Air Support Signals unit; view 2 shows Brigadier E.F.Davies, Commander of 9th Infantry Brigade, presenting the cup to the best rider, Lieut.D.D.Cuppleditch
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Lincs.Echo newspaper with a rather indistinct photograph of a passing out parade of recruits of No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC), at New (later Sobraon) Barracks
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Lincs.Echo with a small photograph of Major General G.W.Richards, North Midland District Commander, at a passing out inspection at No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC); the report notes that there were some irregularities in his uniform
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with photograph of General Sir Montague Stopford, G.O.C-in-C Northern Command, accompanied by Lieut.Colonel A.H.Wenham, CO of No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC), making a tour of inspection at the Depot (New, later Sobraon, Barracks)
Lincolnshire Regiment; visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Show; close up of the Queen wearing a hat trimmed with what might be ostrich feathers, 3 strand pearl necklace, and carrying a bouquet of roses, being greeted by an officer of the Regt., exact location not known
Lincolnshire Regiment; 2 views of the Burton Hunt meeting at New (later Sobraon) Barracks
Lincolnshire Regiment; scene at a ball, probably in the officers' mess at New (later Sobraon) Barracks)
Lincolnshire Regiment; New (later Sobraon) Barracks, Officers' Mess, occasion not known; Lieut.Colonel A.H.Wenham, Commanding Officer of No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC), pointing out the regimental drums and banner to a man and woman; she wears a round off the face hat and dark double breasted coat or dress, she is smiling and shows gaps between her teeth; the men wear dark civilian suits; all carry drinks
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with a photograph of Major General G.W.Richards, GOC North Midland District, inspecting recruits at No.10 Primary Training Centre (PTC) at New (later Sobraon) Barracks at the final passing out parade before the centre was closed down; on right, wearing side cap is Lieut.Colonel A.H.Wenham, Commanding Officer of the centre
Lincolnshire Regiment; group of men of 4th Battalion (TA) with RAF personnel, taking part in an 'RAF Co-operation Day', seen here at a flight briefing
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with photograph of Brigadier General W.N.Roper-Caldbeck, Deputy Director of Manpower, War Office, on an inspection of the Army Recruiting Office; among those in the group are Lieut.F.W.Allbones and Captain H.R.Pillinger
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with obituary and photograph of Major General Charles Rudyerd Simpson, CB, Colonel of the Regiment 1914-1938, who had died in London 07.12.1948, aged 92; he is seen here as an air raid warden wearing a tin hat
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from the 'Times' newspaper of a fatigue party paraded for tent erection duties on the arrival of the British force at the Red Sea port of Akaba
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cutting with a photograph of Private R.Clarricoates, Curator of the recently re-opened regimental museum at New (later Sobraon) Barracks, "examining a tunic worn by a Colour Sergeant who served in the 1st Battalion, Lincs.Regt.Rifle Volunteer Corps 1859-1892
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Grimsby Evening Telegraph of 13.08.1953 with a photograph of the Mayor, Coun.Atkinson, taking the salute at the march past of men of the regt. during their recruiting march in Grimsby and Cleethorpes; shops in background include Lipton's grocery
Lincolnshire Regiment; newspaper cuttings with 2 photographs of Field Marshall Sir William Slim, Chief of Imperial General Staff opening Ruston and Hornsby's new mechanised foundry; 3rd photo is a general view of the exterior of the foundry
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Lincs.Echo newspaper of 16.11.1951 with 3 photographs of National Service recruits at the newly opened training depot at New (later Sobraon) Barracks; 2nd view shows the Commanding Officer, Major A.Wall, introducing himself to recruits; 3rd view shows W.R.Williams of Langton being medically examined by Lieut.R.F.McKnight, MO of the Depot
Lincolnshire Regiment; cutting from Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph newspaper of 27.08.1953 with a photograph of men of the regt.marching through the town as part of a recruiting drive; in background are premises of Charles G.Smith, Pennell and Sons Ltd, Co-operative Permanent Building Society
Lincolnshire Regiment; St.Nicholas church; marriage of John L.M.Dymoke and Susan Fane; shows bride and groom leaving the church under an archway of swords held by fellow officers; bridegroom wears dress uniform and medals; bride's dress is of brocade (or similar) with tight waist, 'v' neck with stand up collar and buttons; she is carrying a large bouquet
Lincolnshire Regiment; 4 views of the marriage of Captain Derek Long, Adjutant of Sobraon Barracks, and Miss Kyra Prehn at St.Peter in Eastgate church; the bride wears a dress of white brocade with heart shaped neckline, pearl headdress and full length veil; bridegroom and best man (Thomas Trollope Bellew) wear dress uniforms and medals; bridesmaids wear full length dresses of striped material with cap sleeves and elbow length gloves; 3 views are on newspaper cuttings | Subjects: | Military | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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