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Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on a path to becoming the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world. This walking tour takes you around London’s Royal Arsenal neighbourhood, where you’ll hear the reasons the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings in the area. Our tour will also touch on the birth of two of the most important branches of the military, and a world famous soccer team. With an eye on the present day, you’ll find out about: • Woolwich’s Cultural Quarter • London’s 2012 gift • Who the stone statue that leans against the Brass Foundry depicts • The oldest surviving ordnance building in the country • How an explosion caused a brass foundry to move from the city centre to the Royal Arsenal Join me on this hour-long circular walk and savour this slice of London’s colourful history.
Price: £7.99 from VoiceMap
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