WThe Wartime Memories Project - Ure Bank POW Camp 247

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Information. Ure Bank POW Camp No. 247 was situated on the banks of the river Ure at Ripon, North Yorkshire. Boardered on one side by the railway (now disused)and the other by the river. The site has been used as a caravan park for many years the concrete bases of demolished huts used as hard standing. A large number of the huts survied uncharged until the 1980`s when they were cleared to extend the caravan site. A number of the huts were refurbished and used as a shop, shower blocks and games room. The huts were situated on the high ground, with the flood plain of the river used for sporting activities. Terracing used for seating can clearly be seen on the steep bank leading down to the site of the pitches Photographs The following images were taken from a copy of a magazine "The Gate" issued to prisoners in the camp. Magazine Cover Map of POW Camp 247, Ure Bank, Ripon POW huts. View of the sports field. Inside one of the nissen huts, possibly the theatre. Sketch of the POW Chapel If you have any photos of the caravan site which include the old huts please send an E-mail to The Wartime Memories Project List of Prisoners If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to a POW camp or prisoner of World War Two please get in touch. Send an E-mail to The Wartime Memories Project Links POW Camps Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM - All Rights Reserved