Main factory interior, Woolwich Arsenal
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Main factory interior, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the main factory interior at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, showing the metal turnery branch for the manufacture of fuses. Date: circa 1905
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/John Maclellan
Armament Arsenal Artillery Ballistics Fuses Main Manufacture Turnery Turning Woolwich Weapons
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This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of Woolwich Arsenal, a former munitions factory located in south east London, circa 1905. The image showcases the main factory interior, with a focus on the metal turnery branch, where intricate fuses were meticulously manufactured. The vast, open space is filled with an array of machinery and men at work, their faces focused intently on their tasks. The turnery branch was a critical component of the Woolwich Arsenal, responsible for the production of essential military equipment during the Edwardian era. The large room hummed with industry and innovation, as skilled workers turned raw materials into precision components for armaments and artillery. The air was thick with the scent of metal and the sound of machinery, a testament to the relentless pace of production. This photograph provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of the ballistics industry during a time when Britain was a world power and its military might was unrivaled.
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