MEMORIES of the old Middleway Camp in Taunton are being sought by a veteran serviceman who was stationed there as a young National Serviceman in 1954.

The veteran, now 82, wants to pass his memories down to his children and grandchildren and is hoping people will come forward with photos and accounts of the camp.

The man, who doesn't want to be named, contacted Taunton Deane Borough Council for help and the authority’s armed forces member champion, Cllr Bob Bowrah, has taken up the call.

Mr Bowrah, who joined The Royal Army Service Corps in 1959, saw service at Norton Manor Camp and is appealing for anyone local with memories of Middleway to get in touch.

There appears to be little information publicly available about the camp which was built in the area around Fons George at Haines Hill.

Tom Mayberry, of South West Heritage, has sourced photos of the camp in 1946 and when it was being demolished 20 years later.

Any other photos would be appreciated, as would any further information about Middleway.

Contact Taunton Deane Borough Council so that the information can be passed to the veteran, who does not live locally.

Correspondence should be e-mailed to n.paling@tauntondeane.gov.uk or posted to N. Paling, The Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton TA1 3SX.

ENDS Editor’s Notes: The veteran in question did not want his name/address used. He does not live locally.

Photos: South West Heritage.