Picktree Lane Drill Hall and Cottage
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Image: © John M Taken: 15 Jul 2018
Army Cadet Force Centre. The Drill Hall was used by C Company, 8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry and D Company Northern Cyclist Battalion prior to the Great War. A cottage was provided for the full time drill instructor usually an ex-regular drill sergeant.