Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown

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Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. 1000 wooden huts, constructed by order of the British Government. Each hut will comfortably lodge twenty to thirty men; and such dwellings will, doubtless, prove very acceptable to our brave soldiers against the inclemency of the weather, more especially if a winter campaign outside the walls of Sebastopol be inevitable. The dimensions of each hut are 28 feet long by 16 feet wide. The men will lie feet to feet, and this will allow of a four-feet passage up the middle, in which space a stove will be placed for the warming of the building, as well, if required, to assist in the cooking of provisions...A box will also be sent with each house, containing two hammers, two gimlets, two pair of pincers, and 14 lb. of nails, in case the Sappers and Miners, who are to erect them, have not sufficient at their disposal'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854

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This photograph showcases the Portable Pavilion Barracks, constructed in 1854 during the Crimean War by order of the British Government. The impressive structure consisted of 1,000 wooden huts, each designed to accommodate twenty to thirty soldiers, providing much-needed shelter against the harsh weather conditions. Measuring 28 feet long and 16 feet wide, these huts offered a compact yet functional living space for the troops. The men would sleep feet to feet, allowing for a four-foot passage down the middle, where a stove could be placed for warmth and even used for cooking provisions. The huts were intended to be a welcome respite for the brave soldiers, who might face a winter campaign outside the walls of Sebastopol. Each hut came with a accompanying box containing essential tools, including hammers, gimlets, pincers, and 14 lb. of nails, to aid the Sappers and Miners in their assembly. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, offers a fascinating glimpse into the logistical efforts made to ensure the comfort and well-being of the soldiers during wartime. The Portable Pavilion Barracks represent a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British military during the Crimean War.

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