Edwardian postcard by F.G.O. Stuart of The Crinoline Church, Eastney Barracks

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Number: 1202
Title: The Crinoline Church, Eastney Barracks
Details: This curious structure was originally a field hospital in the Crimea. It was shipped back to Britain and used as a temporary church while St Bartholomew''s and St Simons churches were built. It was later moved to Eastney Barracks before finally being demolished.
Print origin: C.G. Roder G.m.b.H
Print type: Lithograph
Print tone: Colour