| Description | Contains a history of the Battalion from the formation of the Hallamshire Rifles in 1859, given the title 'The 2nd West Riding of Yorkshire (Hallamshire) Volunteer Rifle Corps' in Dec 1859 and then the '1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment' in Jan 1883. Includes names of significant figures, dates of Commanding Officers, addresses of headquarters and drill grounds, changes to uniform, Colours, camps, re-organisations, strength of the Battalion, an overview of the Battalion's action in the two World Wars; with images of key personnel and events and portraits of the five longest serving members of the Battalion. |