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This barracks site at the Fort Marlborough Bengkulu served as home for the British EIC soldiers from 1714 to 1825. Read more at my blog virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-impressive-fort-ma...
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Suspicious Parking in aisle 408 - these buildings looked like an abandoned army camp/munitions factory! The old truck was hauling some strange equipment, and I think whoever parked it there may have been storing stuff in the building illegally! - since the place was pretty well fenced and marked keep-out!
Happy Truck Thursday!
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Built in 1758 to house troops during the French and Indian War, the Old Barracks Museum is the only surviving British colonial barracks in the United States.
Irlanda - Anillo de Kerry - Cahersiveen - Old Barracks
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The Ring of Kerry (Irish: Mórchuaird Chiarraí) is a 179-km-long circular tourist route in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. Clockwise from Killarney it follows the N71 to Kenmare, then the N70 around the Iveragh Peninsula to Killorglin – passing through Sneem, Waterville, Cahersiveen, and Glenbeigh – before returning to Killarney via the N72.
Popular points include Muckross House (near Killarney), Staigue stone fort and Derrynane House, home of Daniel O'Connell. Just south of Killarney, Ross Castle, Lough Leane, and Ladies View (a panoramic viewpoint), all located within Killarney National Park, are major attractions located along the Ring. A more complete list of major attractions along the Ring of Kerry includes: Gap of Dunloe, Bog Village, Dunloe Ogham Stones, Kerry Woollen Mills, Rossbeigh Beach, Cahersiveen Heritage Centre, Derrynane House, Skellig Experience, Staigue Fort, Kenmare Lace, Moll's Gap, Ballymalis Castle, Ladies View, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, The Blue Pool, Ross Castle, Ogham Stones, St Mary’s Cathedral, Muckross Abbey, Franciscan Friary, Kellegy Church, O’Connell Memorial Church, Sneem Church and Cemetery, Skellig Michael, Beehive Cells and the Stone Pillars marking an important grave.
There is also an established walking path named The Kerry Way, which takes its own route, and a signposted Ring of Kerry cycling path which uses older quieter roads where possible. The Kerry Way roughly follows the scenic driving route of the Ring of Kerry.
There are numerous variations to the route taking in St. Finian's Bay and Valentia Island which the official driving ring misses (the official cycling route takes in Valentia Island). As well as beaches, it also offers the Gap of Dunloe, Bog Village, Derrynane House, the Skellig Experience Valentia Island, Molls Gap, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, and Ross Castle.
"The Ring" is a popular day trip and numerous bus companies offer circuits during the summer months. As the narrow roads make it difficult for tour coaches to pass, all tour buses run in an anti-clockwise (or counter-clockwise) direction, traveling via Killorglin first.
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El Anillo de Kerry (en inglés, Ring of Kerry) es un circuito turístico situado en el condado de Kerry, en el suroeste de Irlanda. Este circuito cubre 170 km de carretera, formando un círculo que comienza en Killarney, flanqueando la península de Iveragh. Pasa por Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, Cahersiveen y Killorglin, antes de volver a Killarney nuevamente desde el sur, y bordeando los lagos de Killarney y el Parque Nacional de Killarney.
Algunos de sus atractivos turísticos son Muckross House (una mansión cerca de Killarney), el fuerte de piedra de Staigue y Derrynane House, casa natal de Daniel O'Connell. Waterville es famosa por haber albergado durante varios veranos a Charles Chaplin, y el pueblo le dedicó una estatua que ahora puede observarse junto a la playa. Al sur de Killarney, y al final por lo tanto del Anillo, se sitúan el Castillo de Ross, los Lagos de Killarney y Ladies View, un mirador desde el que, según la reina Victoria I del Reino Unido se disfrutaba de las mejores vistas sobre los lagos.
Existen distintas variantes del tour por el Anillo de Kerry, dependiendo también del medio de transporte elegido. Algunas excursiones llegan hasta Isla de Valentia y las Islas Skellig. El Anillo es una excursión bastante habitual, de un día de duración, para los numerosos visitantes que acuden a Irlanda, y en concreto a Killarney, en verano. Los circuitos en autobús se realizan siempre en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj, para evitar que dos de ellos se crucen en las estrechas carreteras que componen el anillo.
También hay numerosas excursiones interesantes por el interior del anillo, menos transitadas. Existe la opción de recorrer el anillo en bicicleta o andando, en varias jornadas, así como la posibilidad de realizar excursiones organizadas que combinan barca, bicicleta y rutas a pie.
This area started out being a British army barracks to house the men who were sent there to try to suppress the Irish rebels after the rebellion of 1798. Then it was turned into a boys reformatory in the 1850s which closed in 1940. After that, it was used to house German prisoners of war in WWI & WWII.
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This charming two-story white building stands in the Presidio of San Francisco, a former military post with a long history dating back to the late 18th century. With its crisp wooden siding and symmetrical window placement, the structure reflects the simple yet refined design of late 19th and early 20th-century military architecture. Its red hipped roof complements the surrounding brick barracks, a reminder of the Presidio’s time as a U.S. Army base.
The surrounding landscape features towering palm trees and manicured hedges, lending a serene contrast to the regimented geometry of the built environment. In the background, the red brick structures, likely former barracks or administrative offices, hint at the Presidio’s transformation over the decades. Once a strategic military installation, the area now serves as a national park, blending preserved historic buildings with carefully planned adaptations for public use.
The Presidio’s architecture often reflects a mix of Spanish colonial influences and classic American military design. While this particular structure doesn’t bear the grandiosity of larger officers’ quarters or the Mission Revival style found elsewhere in the park, its well-proportioned form and understated detailing contribute to the district’s historic character. It may have served as an auxiliary office, residence, or storage facility during its operational years.
Today, the Presidio is known for repurposing its historic buildings into offices, museums, and cultural spaces. This structure’s fresh white paint and maintained landscaping suggest it continues to serve a useful function, blending history with present-day utility. Its location along a curving road highlights the thoughtful planning of the Presidio, where historic preservation meets evolving urban needs.
Dramatic Sunrise in Cahersiveen with View on the heritage centre Old Barracks, County Kerry, Ireland
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The insignia of the Loyal North Lincoln Militia, an old military unit long since swallowed up into what eventually became The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, can be seen above the gateway to the "old Barracks" which was constructed in 1857 as a Barracks, Armoury and Store for the Loyal North Lincoln Militia. The Barracks are no longer used by the military but serve as the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
The barracks at Dachau Concentration Camp, as depicted in the photo, offer a sobering glimpse into one of history's darkest periods. Originally designed to house up to 200 prisoners per block, the barracks were overcrowded, forcing thousands into cramped, unsanitary conditions. The harsh, bare wood structures, with their multiple levels of bunk beds, starkly reveal the dehumanizing experience of those imprisoned here.
Dachau, established in 1933 as the first Nazi concentration camp, became a prototype for the network of camps that followed. It housed political prisoners, Jews, Roma, and other marginalized groups who endured unimaginable suffering. The minimalist construction of the barracks reflects the regime’s systematic attempt to strip prisoners of dignity and humanity. Originally intended to house workers in the labor program, these spaces became overcrowded as the camp’s population swelled. Disease, malnutrition, and the brutal treatment by guards were common realities for the prisoners who slept in these very bunks.
Visiting Dachau today is an emotionally charged experience. The camp serves as both a memorial and a museum, allowing visitors to reflect on the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The barracks, though reconstructed, are faithful representations of the conditions faced by the prisoners. They are a powerful visual reminder of the importance of remembering and learning from the past to ensure such horrors are never repeated.
For those visiting the site, the barracks serve as a place of reflection and respect—a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound cruelty.
The toilets at Dachau Concentration Camp, as shown in the photo, serve as a powerful reminder of the dehumanizing conditions imposed on prisoners. These facilities, stark and unadorned, were designed not for comfort but as part of a brutal regime of control and neglect. Often, hundreds of prisoners were forced to share these meager resources, with little regard for hygiene, privacy, or dignity. The sparse, utilitarian design—rows of simple toilets without partitions—reflects the disregard for the individual lives of those interned.
Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp, was originally established in 1933 to house political prisoners but soon expanded to include Jews, Roma, and other persecuted groups. The sanitary conditions were appalling, with inadequate water supplies and overcrowding contributing to the spread of disease. Prisoners had limited access to these facilities, further compounding their suffering and stripping away any semblance of human dignity.
Today, the reconstructed barracks and facilities at Dachau stand as a somber memorial to those who endured unspeakable horrors. The toilet area, in particular, symbolizes the daily degradation prisoners experienced in the camp. It is a haunting reminder of the systematic dehumanization that was central to the camp's function.
Visitors to Dachau are encouraged to reflect on these conditions, to honor the memory of the victims, and to recognize the resilience of the human spirit in the face of such cruelty. The site serves as both a historical reminder and a call to never forget the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
This old 19th century barracks is on the Military Road which passes through Glenmalure in the Wicklow Mountains.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
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"NEW JERSEY
The Crossroads of the Revolution
New Jersey. as the colony located between the cities of New York and Philadelphia, was the most vital battle-ground of the Revolution. More than one third of all battles and skirmishes took place on New Jersey soil in the Revolution. Many of its historic buildings still stand, a few of which are depicted on this card. The paintings portray Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton in December 1776."
Built in 1758 for British Troops of the French and Indian War, these are the only remaining colonial barracks in the country. Hessians were quartered here before the Battle of Trenton.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
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In 1758, the Barracks was the biggest building in Trenton. About 300 British and Irish soldiers were the first to live here. The building was made of stone and had dark red woodwork. There were about 20 soldiers' rooms, each with two windows, a door and a fireplace. Twelve soldiers were housed in each room, with two men sleeping in each wooden bunk. The soldiers received rations of food, firewood, candles, cider, salt, and vinegar. There was a kitchen in the cellar, but most soldiers cooked in their rooms. In the center of the building was a little house with a staircase to the second floor and the balcony. The Officers' House was fancier and more comfortable. Cows, pigs, chickens and horses were kept outside in the yard. The first soldiers to occupy the Barracks were two companies of Irishmen, the Inniskillin's (1758-1759); two companies of lowland Scots, the First Regiment of Foot (1759-1760); and two companies of British soldiers with Swiss officers, the Royal American (1761-1762).
When the Revolutionary War started, the Barracks was used by American troops. British prisoners of war from St. John and Chambly, Canada, were imprisoned in the Officers House while four companies of the Second New Jersey Regiment of the Continental Line were raised here. In December, 1776, British and Hessian troops occupied Trenton. Some of them stayed in the Barracks. Colonists loyal to the English king also arrived so that they could be protected by the soldiers. During the First Battle of Trenton on Dec. 26, in a miraculously successful morning raid, General Washington captured many of the Hessians. The Americans returned to Trenton and used the Barracks. In 1777, the Barracks became an army hospital under Dr. Bodo Otto. Many soldiers and supplies passed through Trenton until the end of the war. The last soldiers in the Barracks may have been sick and wounded soldiers from the siege of Yorktown in 1781.
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Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
The Old Barracks Museum are soldiers barracks that were used during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.
The barracks were built in 1758 and was the biggest building in Trenton, NJ at the time. It was built to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War. Each room would house 12 soldiers with two men to a bed.
At the start of the American Revolutionary War, British forces still used the barracks for housing soldiers. On Dec 26, 1776 George Washington led a late night raid on the barracks capturing mostly Hessian soldiers. George Washington would then use the barracks as a place for continental soldiers and a place to hold prisoners of war.
After the war, the building became cheap apartments for families. It would stay that way for 120 years until 1914 when the state of New Jersey purchased the barracks and turned it into a museum dedicated to the local history of both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. On Jan 25, 1971, the Old Barracks Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1758 for British Troops of the French and Indian War, these are the only remaining colonial barracks in the country. Hessians were quartered here before the Battle of Trenton.
Governor Murphy tours the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton with Reverend John Taylor on Monday, July 12th, 2021(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office.
Built in 1758 for British Troops of the French and Indian War, these are the only remaining colonial barracks in the country. Hessians were quartered here before the Battle of Trenton.
Built in 1758 for British troops of the French and Indian War. Hessians were quartered here before the Battle of Trenton. It is on the National Register 71000506, and also a National Historic Landmark.
Hessian re-enactors from the Fusilier Regiment von Knyphausen at the 2005 Battle of Trenton re-enactment
The Old Barracks Museum are soldiers barracks that were used during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.
The barracks were built in 1758 and was the biggest building in Trenton, NJ at the time. It was built to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War. Each room would house 12 soldiers with two men to a bed.
At the start of the American Revolutionary War, British forces still used the barracks for housing soldiers. On Dec 26, 1776 George Washington led a late night raid on the barracks capturing mostly Hessian soldiers. George Washington would then use the barracks as a place for continental soldiers and a place to hold prisoners of war.
After the war, the building became cheap apartments for families. It would stay that way for 120 years until 1914 when the state of New Jersey purchased the barracks and turned it into a museum dedicated to the local history of both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. On Jan 25, 1971, the Old Barracks Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Old Barracks Museum are soldiers barracks that were used during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.
The barracks were built in 1758 and was the biggest building in Trenton, NJ at the time. It was built to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War. Each room would house 12 soldiers with two men to a bed.
At the start of the American Revolutionary War, British forces still used the barracks for housing soldiers. On Dec 26, 1776 George Washington led a late night raid on the barracks capturing mostly Hessian soldiers. George Washington would then use the barracks as a place for continental soldiers and a place to hold prisoners of war.
After the war, the building became cheap apartments for families. It would stay that way for 120 years until 1914 when the state of New Jersey purchased the barracks and turned it into a museum dedicated to the local history of both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. On Jan 25, 1971, the Old Barracks Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
These photos are part of the Port-Louis, Mauritius album Session 4 which I did around the Champ de Mars area and Marie Reine de la Paix which is a bit uphill and offers magnificent views. At Champ de Mars I managed to get some shots of photos and some really close! I also saw the event of a horse running away along the track and how people caught it. I was right in the action and also got some close ups of the horses running really close! Champ de Mars is one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the world located in the southern hemisphere.
I also like to take photos of old and new so you will also get to see some photos of old houses and places that have worn down.
Port-Louis is very hot in summer. I walked around in town for 3 hours and rank 1.5L of water. After 3 hours my limit was reached and I became slow and drained. If you are planning to do the same, bring along some water and make some breaks occasionally and have maybe a fruit juice in between. Don't underestimate the heat!
Hope you enjoy the photos and am looking forward for your comments!
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George Washington was the first President of the United States and the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
During the Revolutionary War, on the night of Dec 25, 1776, Washington made his famous voyage across the Delaware River into Trenton, NJ to surprise Hessian forces. Washington mad a quick strike on the forces on Dec 26 when Hessian soldiers were not expecting it. Washington captured over 300 soldiers while taking little loss. The small victory brought early hope and new recruits for the Continental Army.
This monument is dedicated to George Washington and that morning raid. It is located at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ where the Hessian soldiers stayed until Washington overtook the barracks.