Harperley POW Camp 93, World War II prisoner camp in Wolsingham, England
The military installation spans over 50 brick buildings with concrete foundations, situated on a hillside that overlooks the Weardale valley and Hamsterley Forest.
Built in 1943, the camp held Italian and German prisoners of war until 1948, accommodating up to 1,400 inmates who contributed to local agricultural projects.
The prisoners constructed a theater within the camp where they organized performances, creating entertainment for military staff and neighboring villagers.
The camp features preserved structures including a canteen, administrative buildings, and living quarters that housed 48 men per hut with heating from pot-bellied stoves.
German wall paintings remain visible in the camp canteen, providing direct evidence of artistic expression from the prisoners during their internment period.
Location: Wolsingham
GPS coordinates: 54.71393,-1.80430
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16
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