A military camp was held during the summer months of 1853 at Chobham, and became a favourite place of resort for Londoners.
The Camp has departed!—farewell the parade,
And the earth-shaking march of the stern Colonade:[70]
The bands play no longer from manuscript leaves,
Nor detectives prowl stealthily watching the thieves.
The City of War, which immense fun we’ve had in
Is fled like the palace that flew with Aladdin;
And musketry’s crack, and artillery’s roar
Astonish the echoes of Chobham no more.