Summarised from Army Cadets: In 1859 the Volunteers were formed (forerunner to the Territorial Army). Some Volunteer units formed Cadet Companies. 1860 Octavia Hill, assisted in the formation of Southwark Cadet Company.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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