Earning its Keep: 148 Years of the Suffolk Regiment Depot

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Thu May 21 2026 at 05:45 pm to 07:00 pm

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University and Professional Development Centre | Bury St Edmunds, EN

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Taff Gillingham looks at the history of the barracks and the buildings, with stories about some of the men that served and trained there
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Earning its Keep: 148 Years of the Suffolk Regiment Depot

The Suffolk Regiment Depot was completed in June 1878 as part of the Cardwell Reforms of the Army. Renamed Gibraltar Barracks during the 1930s, the site remained the home of The Suffolk Regiment and is now also home to West Suffolk College and Regimental Headquarters of The Royal Anglian Regiment. This talk looks at the history of the barracks and the buildings that originally covered the site, along with stories about some of the men that served and trained there. 

Bio

Taff Gillingham is a military historical advisor for film, television, and theatre productions and, in a thirty-year career, has been involved in many major productions. He also co-owns Khaki Devil Limited; a company supplying historically accurate uniforms, equipment, weapons, and props for productions. 

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University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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