Regional Seat of Government?

Written By Pete Cox

Weedon Barracks were constructed in 1803 as a place to which the Royal Family could escape should there be a French invasion. In the 1950's it was appointed the seat of regional government in the event of a nuclear attack. Now all traces of what used to be in that location have now vanished. A modern housing estate and storehouse have now replaced the Royal Pavillions and the barracks for the soldiers.

Check out this BBC Nationwide link:

Nationwide: Weedon Barracks

Thursday, 30 May 1974

https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/asset/60e5d9a7e88051001ffa0233

Pete Cox

Photographer based in rural Northamptonshire

http://www.petecox.photography
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