The Drill Hall

The Drill Hall on Mile End Road began its life in 1939 as a dedicated training facility for the Royal Army Service Corps, specifically serving the first anti-aircraft division. During a time when London faced the threat of aerial bombardment, this building functioned as a primary site where soldiers practiced the technical skills required to operate anti-aircraft defenses. The robust, utilitarian design of the structure reflects this original purpose, built with heavy brickwork and vast internal spaces capable of housing the equipment and personnel necessary for such a specialized military unit.