In the early 1800s when Napolean was threatening to invade Britain the government decided to build a second line of defence should he be successful. They chose Weedon Bec, a tiny village in Northamptonshire, to build a large arsenal and also a royal pavilion for King George III since the Grand Union Canal now linked direct to London. A canal arm led off the main line entering the barracks through a porcullis. Surprisingly much still remains to this day. I hope that when an enemy invades our country suitable provision will be made for King Charles Spaniels comme moi.
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