Hyde Park Barracks, London
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The Hyde Park Barracks are in Knightsbridge in central London, on the southern edge of Hyde Park. They were often known as Knightsbridge Barracks and this name is still sometimes used informally. The barracks are 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) from Buckingham Palace, enabling the officers and soldiers of the Household Cavalry to be available to respond speedily to any emergency at the Palace, practice drills at Horse Guards Parade or beyond and conduct other more ceremonial duties.
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Hyde Park Barracks | |
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London | |
Coordinates | 51°30′7″N 0°10′0″W |
Type | Barracks |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | British Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1795; 1880; 1970 |
Built for | War Office |
In use | Since 1795 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment |
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