THE King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will move into its new Woolwich home next month.
On February 7 the Troop will ride through the streets of Woolwich and arrive at Napier Lines, its newly-built quarters at Woolwich Garrison.
Schoolchildren and veterans’ organisations are among those who are due to line the route which starts from the corner of Cemetery Lane outside Charlton School.
The Troop will march directly along Little Heath and Hillreach, crossing John Wilson Street into Wellington Street where at around 10am councillors will receive a salute.
It will then turn right along the edge of General Gordon Square, and right into Woolwich New Road before entering the Barracks Parade Ground on Grand Depot Road.
At around 10.20am the troop will march the short distance along Repository Road as it officially rides in to its new home, a purpose built equestrian training facility and accommodation centre.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery comprises of seven officers, 164 soldiers and 109 trained horses.
It is a British Army mounted, ceremonial unit that fires Royal Salutes on Royal anniversaries and state occasions.
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