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Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich MOD 45155221
Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich MOD 45155221

Woolwich Garrison (now referred to as Woolwich Station) is a garrison or station of the British Army. Geographically it is in Woolwich, in the London Borough of Greenwich. In terms of command, it is within the Army's London District. At its largest, the garrison oversaw two division headquarters plus supporting units and around 7 battalions. Over the course of the 20th century the garrison began to diminish in size and importance, and much of its land and buildings were sold. In April 2001, the garrison reduced to a station, and Central Volunteer Headquarters, Royal Artillery, took over the role of HQ. Nevertheless, Royal Artillery Barracks continued to serve as the headquarters of the Royal Artillery until 2007, when it moved to Larkhill Garrison, since when other units have been based within the barracks and at nearby Napier Lines. The army is scheduled to leave Woolwich in 2028 (though in 2020 it was announced that, contrary to earlier indications, the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, will remain).

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Woolwich Garrison
Artillery Place, London Charlton Riverside (Royal Borough of Greenwich)

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Artillery Place 8
SE18 5DP London, Charlton Riverside (Royal Borough of Greenwich)
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Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich MOD 45155221
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