A Little Bit of Naval History

The Royal William Victualling Yard in Stonehouse, Plymouth, on a wet and windy Tuesday morning. It was once the major victualling depot of the Royal Navy and was named after King William IV.  It was built between 1826 and 1835 and occupies a site of approximately 16 acres (65,000 m2).
The Yard was released from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in 1992 and the buildings have been converted into restaurants, housing and a centre for the arts. Although, on a dull day in January, it looks grey and foreboding, it is gradually being developed into a vibrant hub. Nationally, it is one of the best preserved examples of military architecture, and a walk around the buildings is a walk through history.