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🇬🇧 BINDON BARRACKS – SCHARNHORST KASERNE 🇬🇧
The Scharnhorst Barracks in Hameln were built between 1898 and 1899. The Scharnhorst barracks in Hameln were built between 1898 and 1899. In German it is named after Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst (1755 – 1813) – a Prussian lieutenant general and, according to Wikipedia, the key organizer of the Prussian army reform. In addition to the barracks in Hameln, several other Bundeswehr barracks are named after him. Initially, units of the German Empire moved in there. After the city of Hameln was taken in April 1945, the British occupying forces confiscated the barracks and renamed them “Bindon Barracks”. It was named after General Sir Bindon Blood, GCB, GCVO, who was appointed Chief Royal Engineer (CRE) in 1936. Sir Bindon Blood, born on November 7, 1842 in the Scottish Borders, the border area between England and Scotland, was a highly decorated officer in the British Army. During his service, he received numerous awards and served, among other things, as superior to Sir Winston Churchill, who was under him as a second lieutenant in India. Blood also became known for developing components for pontoon bridges. The decision to name the barracks after him was therefore more than justified.
Several units were stationed at this barracks over time, including the 26th Regiment of the Royal Army Service Corps, later renamed the 26th Regiment of the Royal Corps of Transport. The 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment was formed at this barracks and was stationed at this barracks from 1971 to 1999. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the barracks were abandoned by the British Army and the regiment, now renamed the 28 Engineer Regiment, moved to Gordon Barracks.
Since the 8.9 hectare site was returned to the town of Hamelin, it now houses medical facilities as well as residential facilities for the elderly.
🇩🇪 BINDON BARRACKS – SCHARNHORST KASERNE 🇩🇪
Die Scharnhorst-Kaserne in Hameln wurde zwischen 1898 und 1899 errichtet. Im deutschen benannt nach Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst (1755 – 1813) – ein preußischer Generalleutnant und laut Wikipedia der entscheidende Organisator der Preußischen Heeresreform. Neben der Hamelner sind etliche weitere Kasernen der Bundeswehr nach ihm benannt worden. Zunächst zogen dort Einheiten des Deutschen Kaiserreichs ein.
Nach der Einnahme der Stadt Hameln im April 1945 beschlagnahmten die britischen Besatzungstruppen die Kaserne und benannten sie in “Bindon Barracks” um. Namensgeber war General Sir Bindon Blood, GCB, GCVO, der 1936 zum Chief Royal Engineer (CRE) ernannt wurde. Sir Bindon Blood, geboren am 7. November 1842 in den Scottish Borders, dem Grenzgebiet zwischen England und Schottland, war ein hochdekorierter Offizier der britischen Armee. Während seiner Dienstzeit erhielt er zahlreiche Auszeichnungen und diente unter anderem als Vorgesetzter von Sir Winston Churchill, der in Indien als Second Lieutenant unter ihm stand. Bekannt wurde Blood auch durch die Entwicklung von Bauteilen für Pontonbrücken. Die Entscheidung, die Kaserne nach ihm zu benennen, war daher mehr als gerechtfertigt.
Mehrere Einheiten waren im Laufe der Zeit in dieser Kaserne stationiert, darunter das 26. Regiment des Royal Army Service Corps, das später zum 26. Regiment des Royal Corps of Transport umbenannt wurde. Das 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment wurde in dieser Kaserne gegründet, und von 1971 bis 1999 in dieser Kaserne stationiert. Nach dem Fall der Berliner Mauer wurde die Kaserne von der britischen Armee aufgegeben, und das inzwischen in “28 Engineer Regiment” umbenannte Regiment zog in die Gordon Barracks um.
Seit der Rückgabe des 8,9 Hektar großen Geländes an die Stadt Hameln beherbergt es heute medizinische Einrichtungen sowie Wohnanlagen für ältere Menschen.
Really great photos by Alan Shaw, 26 RASC/ 26 RCT, taken between 1964-1967
Overview Bindon Barracks Hameln © 28 Engr Regt
Overview Bindon Barracks Hameln © 28 Engr Regt
The Main Gate of Scharnhorst Kaserne / Bindon Barracks © Steve Newton
Ein Luftbild der Binden Barracks von Friedhelm Haase aus dem Jahr 1992!
An aerial view taken in 1992 by © Friedhelm Haase
I received these three photos from Loni Davidson! Her father was stationed in Hameln from 1947 and she lived on Marienstraße, or rather grew up there! She has been to Hameln a few times since then and the three photos were taken in 1983! The first photo is particularly valuable because the black sign is a reminder of the 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport! Although it is actually copper-colored.
Diese drei Photos habe ich von Loni Davidson erhalten! Ihr Vater war von 1947 in Hameln stationiert und sie hat in der Marienstraße gewohnt, bzw. ist dort aufgewachsen! Sie ist inzwischen einige Male in Hameln gewesen und die drei Fotos sind 1983 entstanden! Das erste Photo hat besonderen Wert, denn das schwarze Schild erinnert noch an das 26 Regiment Royal Corps of Transport! Wobei es eigentlich kupferfarben ist.
This photo was taken by the local photographer Rudi Günther in 1998.
Just one year before “Bindon Barracks” closed!
Dieses Photo, wurde von Rudi Günther, dem Stadtfotografen Hamelns im Jahr 1998 aufgenommen!
Ein Jahr bevor “Bindon Barracks” geschlossen wurden!
Bindion Barracks today
Inside Bindon-Barracks from Eddie McCay / 64 Amph Engr Sqn
December 1985 fantastic photo of Bindon Barracks.
Taken by Dean Grice 71 Amph Engr Sqn in December 1985.
The view from his room!
With thanks to:
Steve Newton, Friedhelm Haase, Loni Davidson, Dean Grice, Eddie McKay,
Museum Hameln, 28 Engineer Regiment
Information source about Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst -Wikipedia
Last updated: November 1, 2024 at 11:49 am
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