As part of the Cardwell Reforms of the 1870s, where single-battalion regiments were linked together to share a single depot and recruiting district in the United Kingdom, the 105th was linked with the 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot, and assigned to district no.
During the Cardwell Reforms of the 1870s, when regiments were consolidated to share facilities and recruitment areas in the UK, the 105th was paired with the 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot and received a designated district number.