The social history of North Camp
Aldershot Military Museum, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LG
The founding of the Army garrison on Aldershot Heath had a profound impact for the neighbouring village of Farnborough to the north of the camp. Shops, pubs, and entertainment venues sprang up as close as possible to the camp where thousands of soldiers meant good business for entrepreneurs of all types. From these beginnings grew the thriving civilian community of North Camp. This talk looks at the social history of North Camp, including the connection with Windsor Forest; the impact of the Army on Farnborough village; the establishment of a new civic community; commercial enterprises; accommodation for the workers; and North Camp in modern times.
Jo Gosney is a renowned local historian and author of numerous books, including “Farnborough Past” and “Farnborough Through Time”.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1400
Location & directions
Aldershot Military Museum, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LG
- Directions:
- The Aldershot Military Museum is at the northern end of Queen's Avenue, on the junction with Evelyn Wood's Road. The route 1 bus stops close to the Museum at Hammersley Road.
- Contact on day:
- Paul Vickers
- Telephone number:
- +441252314598
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Number of places are limited so must be booked in advance through the Ticketsource website.
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/t-jxrekzp
- Booking opens:
- 03 Aug 2026 03:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 20 Sep 2026 12:01 PM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 40
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
