1st Battalion East Surrey

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I was stationed at Barnard Castle with the 1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment after we came back from Mogadishu, circa 1950. I was the NCO in charge of rations. I had a girl friend in Middleton in Teesdale and used to bicycle there to see her. I used to go to Middlesbrough each week to pick up supplies. One of my drivers was "Sailor" Kane, ex Navy. We hit black ice one time and skidded off the road, I jumped out before we tipped over and had to lift the truck up with one hand and pull "Sailor" out with the other. I went to local houses to phone for help and get blankets to keep "Sailor" warm. When I got back to the truck, I couldn't move it, even a fraction.

....Nigel Fletcher

Nanaimo, BC Canada

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Our heritage is who we are today; we are the only ones who can protect it.

The Memories of Stainton Grove Military Camp Project was one of a number of community-led projects along and nearby the route of the proposed South West Durham Heritage Corridor.

The South West Durham Heritage Corridor will be a multi-user route along the former Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle railway line.

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The Memories of Stainton Grove Military Camp Project is being led by Stainton Grove Community Association and coordinated by Groundwork West Durham and Darlington. It is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund through the 'Your Heritage' grant programme.

click here for more about lottery funding

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