What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Ladysmith Barracks An army barracks has stood on this site since 1845. It was the home of the Manchester Regiment from 1881-1958. Recorded plaque organisation: Tameside Metropolitan Borough.
Ladysmith Barracks has been a continuous military presence since 1845, notably serving as the home of the Manchester Regiment for nearly eight decades until 1958.
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Photo: Gerald England on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0