Berwick upon Tweed has had such a fascinating military
history for such a small town; and one of the places where it all comes
together is the barracks. This huge complex still has its traditional parade
ground where troops used to practice drill parades and fortify the town from
invaders. Their exhibits depict war
through the ages and the daily life of a regimental soldier, as well as
charting the conflicts of the King’s Regiment. I quite liked the old-fashioned
pistols; a weapon that’s easy to conceal and has many different designs;
despite its purpose to perform just one simple task. However, little is shown
of the barracks themselves; and you get a far clearer picture of how they
helped to fortify the town by taking the walled walk. Here there are remains of
gun mounts; you can see the traditional armouries; and admire the scale of the
walls built to withstand enemy advancements.
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