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The public library in Aldershot has a good Military Collection.<ref>seaJane. [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/240862-the-military-chest-magazine/&do=findComment&comment=2419237 The Military Chest Magazine] ''Great War Forum'' 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.</ref> | The public library in Aldershot has a good Military Collection.<ref>seaJane. [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?/topic/240862-the-military-chest-magazine/&do=findComment&comment=2419237 The Military Chest Magazine] ''Great War Forum'' 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:30, 4 July 2017
The Prince Consort’s Library, the military specialist library of the Army Library Service, is located in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
Members of the public may visit this library for research purposes provided they make an appointment prior to visiting.
The Library contains a large number of pre Independence Indian Army, and British Army regimental histories, which members of the public may access for research purposes.
Contact details (current at January 2014):
- Mr Tim Ward, Head of Library and Information Services
- Prince Consort's Library
- Knollys Road, Aldershot, GU11 1PS
- Tel Mil 94222 5090 | Civ 01252 340090
- Fax Mil 94222 5096 | Civ 01252 340096
- email: ALIS-PCL-HdLibSvcs@mod.uk and timothy.ward455@mod.uk
Disabled access is "extremely difficult" because the Prince Consort's Library is a Victorian building with lots of steps and stairs.[1]
Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 0830-1700 hrs, Friday 0830-1630 hrs. [2]
As the Library appears to be located in an Army base, a security pass for yourself and car may be required, which may take time to arrange. Enquire when arranging your appointment.
Other libraries in Aldershot
The public library in Aldershot has a good Military Collection.[3]
External links
- Prince Consort's Library Wikipedia (retrieved 6 May 2014)
- Prince Consort Library YouTube video (retrieved 6 May 2014)
- Photograph: Prince Consort Library, Aldershot (Interior)] flickr.com (retrieved 6 May 2014)
- Prince Consort's Library, Knollys Road, Aldershot victorianweb.org
- Prince Consort Library, Aldershot britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. With links to Maps.
References
- ↑ WW2Talk Forum post Richard Holmes Memorial Event 3rd March 2012 (retrieved 6 May 2014)
- ↑ Aldershot Garrison: Libraries Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ seaJane. The Military Chest Magazine Great War Forum 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
