" I was stationed in Minden at Clifton Barracks for 18 months in the early 60's with 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regt.
I must admit that none of the pictures were recognisable and in fact I could not even remember the name of the barracks, however google earth confirmed it was Clifton.
During my time there only one gate was in daily use and this was at the south East of the barracks. Directly across the road was a Large Mercedes dealership. Looking at the satellite piture the main Barrack blocks are still intact, I was interred in the south east Block, the block due south was the cookhouse and NCO's mess. Catering Corp lived over the shop. To the west, and behind the barrack blocks, now apparently demolished, were the MT garages and REME. I was regimental signals and we had the two northernmost blocks for our Humber 1 ton armoured's (Pigs), land rovers and signal stores. We took delivery of LHD Short wheelbase Land rovers to replace the Austin Champs whilst I was there. On arrival in Minden we were transformed overnight to become Motorised infantry and our firt task was to train drivers for all the vehicles at our diposal. So under strength were we that at one stage practically everyone had a vehicle of some form I had two, a Champ and a pig.
Further West and behind the Garages there was a huge "Sports" Field Google shows it as having what appears to be roadways which were not there in my time.
The barracks were quite good with an early form of double glazing which was double windows, one opened outward the other inward. It had central heating which was super efficient and very welcome for the severe winters we experienced and the height of luxury after the wooden spiders we had at Norton Barracks in Worcester. The attic spaces, mentioned elsewhere on the site, were huge, Pay parade was held weekly in one of them during the winter. Above our block we installed a bar in the attic.
With regard to the building with the antenna tower on it, I don't recall seeing that at all, But then its 40 odd years ago it may have been there or a later addition."

Wrinkles

West Gate


Officers Mess


West Gate and Officers Mess


Block 21 situated by the North Gate


North Gate can be seen again on the left hand side


Road leading on to Reme Wksps


Reme Wksps


Reme Wksps. I'm not sure whether it was the building or picture taker who was drunk by the shape of things.



Rear of the Wksp's these markings are still to be found



Was this building within the fence line? If so, what was it used for?


The large building on the left is the block that can be seen above this image. The laat remaining stabel (shown later) stands before it. Many of the barrack block are now gone, as can be seen from this photo.



Looking in from the East Gate

Looking out from the East Gate


These are the last stables to be found and probably won't be around for much longer. They were used as the LAD bar (us REME don't mess about!).

 LAD building as viewed from where the Cpl's Mess stood.

Courtesy of Mr Mick Hall

Officers' Mess sanger

Courtesy of Mr Mick Hall

A room with a view. The crate which was utilised by the vertically challenged can still be seen, although not shown on this photo.

 Courtesy of Mr Mick Hall

Looking across at what would have bben the vehicle hangers from the LAD.

Courtesy of Mr Mick Hall

Despite houses being built on what was the assault course, the log racks can still be seen.

Courtesy of Mr Mick Hall