Woolwich Barracks could be used as a home for Greenwich’s archives after all – after the council ruled out the main building being used as a home for the borough’s heritage centre. But developers will have to find a location and ensure a proposal works among demands for cheaper housing and other issues. Since the […]
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Woolwich Barracks plan ‘honours military history’, council leader says
Plans to redevelop Woolwich Barracks when the army moves out will honour “our borough’s unique military history”, Greenwich Council’s leader has said – even though it has ruled out using the main building for the civic archive. A consultation about the masterplan has now opened, with residents being asked for their views about what the […]
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Woolwich Barracks could host 1,900 homes – but not Greenwich’s archives
Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028. Up to 1,920 homes could be built on the site – including converting the Grade II*-listed main building with its Georgian frontage, said to be one of the longest in […]
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Armed Forces Day to bring a parade, bands and funfair to Woolwich
Armed Forces Day celebrations will return to Woolwich Barracks this Saturday, with organisers promising a military parade, live bands, a football tournament, funfair and classic car show. The event in Barrack Field, off Woolwich Common, was a fixture of the borough’s calendar for a decade, with Greenwich Council hosting its old Great Get Together jamboree […]
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One month to have your say on future of Woolwich Barracks
Local people have one month to say what they think should happen to Woolwich’s historic barracks after the Ministry of Defence sells most of the site. A consultation into the future of the barracks has been opened by Greenwich Council, which has long been opposed to the army pulling out of Woolwich. The MInistry of […]
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What happens when Woolwich Barracks closes? Consultation starts in new year
Housing could be built on part of Woolwich Barracks after its closure in 2028, Greenwich Council has said. The army plans to sell off most of its land in Woolwich – including the former headquarters of the Royal Artillery – under cutbacks announced by the last government. Only the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery – […]
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Don’t be alarmed by Woolwich emergency training exercise, police warn
Locals in Woolwich and Charlton have been warned that an emergency services training exercise will take place in Woolwich Barracks next week – but there will be nothing to worry about. The police, fire and ambulance services will be taking part in the drill alongside Greenwich Council and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. Sergeant […]
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Historic Woolwich Rotunda needs emergency repairs to stop it collapsing
The historic Rotunda near Woolwich Common needs emergency work to stop it collapsing, nearly a quarter of a century after it closed to the public. Designed by John Nash, the 24-sided polygon was originally erected in Westminster but moved to Woolwich in 1820, on a site which at the time commanded views of the Thames […]
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