Dates: 1939 - 1993

HMS Royal Arthur (shore establishment), at Ingoldmells near Skegness, 1939–45 (previously a Butlin’s holiday camp), and Corsham (1945–1993); was one of several assessment camps where new recruits were assessed, kitted out and sent to their various depots. In 1993 the gates were locked for good and the site was left to rot. Since the site was abandoned it has suffered heavy vandalism, being stripped by Gypsies, and excessive fly tipping. But the site is generally avoided due to the roof sheets containing Asbestos, the presence of Chavs and Gypsies, and open manhole covers. Their have been plans to turn it into a retirement home, or to demolish the site completely. However neither of these ideas have ever gone through. However Asbestos removal has recently begun at the site, and it is frequently use for Police Dog Training.

HMS Royal Arthur may refer to:

HMS Royal Arthur (1891), an Edgar class cruiser launched 1891.
HMS Royal Arthur (shore establishment), at Ingoldmells near Skegness, 1939–45 (previously a Butlin’s holiday camp), and Corsham (1945–1993); one of several assessment camps where new recruits were assessed, kitted out and sent to their various depots .


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Memories of HMS Royal Arthur

HMS Royal Arthur, in 1946
Written by thomas jackson
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"april 1946 walking from train station to hms royal arthur and hearing other recruits who came the week before shouting (youl be sorry).then of to hms glendower for sqare bashing.then on to hms pembroke to wait for draft,my first ship was hms berry head in dec 1946,and my next ship was hms leeds castle which i joined in april 1947 till i was demobed in jan 1948 at york.all in all i really enjoyed my time in the navy.tj"

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Royal Arthur

" Yogi Johnson I climbed, in no uncertain terms, the Brecon Beacons as part of my Petty Officers training course at HMS Royal Arthur. We were sent out for a 48 hour outward bound course with map references to note down on the route designated, with particular info to record. Not easy but at the end ..."

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" Sheila. I don’t know if you are aware of it or not but there is "HMS Royal Arthur Association" site.  You’ll have to hurry as the Association is disbanding in May. Maybe you could find some info therein. Ray Edited to add these sites for you: Http://members.lycos.co.uk/ships/royalarthur www.wartimememories.co.uk/ships/royalarthur.html Last edited by Ray McWilliams"

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" Good day all, I could do with a leg up here; ANY assistance at all would be highly regarded. I need to trace further my birth mothers service details. She joined the WRNS in April 1945  but unfortunately is now deceased. I have her full Naval records but would like to see if I can find ..."

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" [QUOTE]Quoting: Arthur Rowsell [I] Am spending some time on the Australian ’Gun Plot site"   They have a section for Naval ditties and even some songs that can be downloaded. They are a bit strong though. OK mate, I will leave it there and hope that you are doing well.*********** ..."

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" I am trying to find a friend of mine that when last in contact was at HMS Royal Arthur in 1985-1987 or so, his name is Johnathan Fell better known as Ginge. I would appreciate any news even if its bad, many thanks "

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