Weeley Barracks

[helvissa]

Just reviving this thread - I'm getting round at last to putting PDFs of Weeley transcriptions on my site:

http://essexandsuffolksurnames.co.uk/essex/weeley/

I'm going to use the regiments given for the baptisms to produce a list of regiments and the years they were stationed there. Hurrah for data sort in Excel, that's all I can say....

[helvissa]

Here's the list of regiments at Weeley Barracks, which appear in the baptisms and burials register between 1803 to 1812.

[helvissa]

And here's something I've written over the weekend (when most normal people were doing the gardening or putting up shelves!) : Life at Weeley Camp and Barracks, 1803 to 1804, from Mary Ann Grant's <i>Sketches of Life & Manners</i>

[pop1815]

If you are still interested in Weeley Barracks there is a lecture on the subject:Weeley Barracks 1793 - 1840
Weeley Barracks, a look at the life and times of a Napoleonic garrison and the men that served there.  Illustrated talk by historian Vic Miller.

17 April - Weeley Barracks 1793 - 1840.
Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:00
Venue Name:
Jaywick Martello Tower
Venue Address:
The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF
Contact Name:
Jaywick Martello Tower
Contact Details:
01255 822783
£2 per talk

V. Miller is a well known expert on the subject.

David

[helvissa]

That sounds very interesting, but I won't be able to go, alas.

Has he written a book or article about it as I'd be interested in knowing more.

[Richard A Pugh]

Hi MusketBall.
I have just joined this site today.  I am researching the 79th Regiment of Foot, (79th Cameron Highlanders), during their time at Weeley Barracks, 1806 to 1810.

The Barracks were built early 1806, and were running into dis-use by 1814, and were totally demolished in 1815.  The 79th used Weeley as their UK Base, before and after their many overseas expeditions.  Weeley Churchyard, St Andrews has many Men and Children / Infants buried within, (only 3 women).

I note from your response above that you have a file relating to the Barracks, I would be very interested to know what range of information you have on file.

I do have a number of questions relating to military life around this date, if you are able to assist.

I am running three similar projects at the same time, as they all relate.:

1)  The 79th and the Ferry Disaster in Harwich Harbour, 1806.
2)  The Life Story of Sergeant James Clarke, 79th Regt.
3)  A Brief History of any named individuals I come across related to the 79th Regiment.  (Currently 8 individuals), mostly officers of course.

I would be willing to share info.

Best regards

Richard