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**bigeye** · 06-02-2012, 15:55

The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery' today moved out of St Johns Wood, Paraded down the Hight Street, then stopped off at Hyde Park for a 21 Gun Salute.

The Army got me there at 05.45 with the promise of breakfast - which never materialised. I then spent most of the morning trying not to get in the way of the gunners as they prepared tack and combed manes.
I have to say that it was suprising that it appeard as though nearly half of the King's Troop were female.

Most amusing to see various Asian news crews firing questions at a Major General because they were under the impression he was one of the Gunners.

**Pronto_Mike_Uniform** · 06-02-2012, 15:58

When they say St Johns Wood, are they referring to Regent's Park Barracks?

**pandaplodder** · 06-02-2012, 16:02

Thousands bid farewell to the King

**bigeye** · 06-02-2012, 16:06

Originally Posted by Pronto_Mike_Uniform

When they say St Johns Wood, are they referring to Regent's Park Barracks?

No, St John's Wood Barracks.
The lease is up and the owners (Not the MoD) want to develop the site. Ker-ching.

Woolwich is going to be a something of a social shock to some I'd imagine.

**Pronto_Mike_Uniform** · 06-02-2012, 16:11

Thanks for the clarification Bigeye. Appreciated.

**Mr_Deputy** · 06-02-2012, 16:14

Royal Artillery Barracks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I know it can be a bit rough in Woolwich but reinforcement with artillery?

**Tawahi-50** · 06-02-2012, 16:35

Originally Posted by bigeye

No, St John's Wood Barracks.
The lease is up and the owners (Not the MoD) want to develop the site. Ker-ching.

Woolwich is going to be a something of a social shock to some I'd imagine.

Old Dobbin's not going like pulling the 13-pounder up Blackheath Hill, either !!

**4(T)** · 06-02-2012, 16:40

No doubt this is on another thread somewhere, but why Woolwich and why not squeeze them in with the other horsey types in Regents Park barracks? Why go through the cost and balls-ache of bussing the Troop into London for displays instead of sitting them right on their usual exercise grounds and primary display area?

**bigeye** · 06-02-2012, 16:43

Originally Posted by 4(T)

No doubt this is on another thread somewhere, but why Woolwich and not squeeze them in with the other horsey types in Regents Park barracks? Why go through the cost and balls-ache of bussing the Troop into London for displays instead of sitting them right on their usual exercise grounds and primary display area?

These are all very good questions.
I think the answer is: MoD.