Hi Duncan
You're welcome but I can thank Rob, Magpie and Mike for discovering the cooker connection. Thanks guys.
I'm with Ed in that this being UK post war is odd since he's armed. He's dressed warm for spring or fall. He looks to be wearing an RSM rank. He's got mud on his boots. When I first saw it, I thought "Battalion rear area, Spring 45".
The building looks like a house over barn shed arrangement. Big windows with low sills and a thick foundation coming up. Probably Village or town vice city. Its the bi-fold shutters that I can't match up with any particular region or period. I don't think the building is that old though either.
Keep looking.
regards
Darrell