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First World War National Factories: An archaeological, architectural and historical review |
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Historic England Research Reports
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englishh2-236001_1.pdf (56 MB)
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
This project was designed to improve our understanding of First World War National Factories. These factories were directly controlled by the Ministry of Munitions to produce vital war material, everything from wooden boxes, respirators, shells, and explosives to optical glass and vehicle radiators. Many were adapted from existing works, while others were located in specially designed factories. Some were finished to high architectural standards and followed the latest thinking in factory design and the provision of welfare facilities. In some instances associated housing was included. This report will discuss the historic context of the National Factories, the types of factories created, their layouts and architectural form. It will also explore their social history, including evidence for the organisation of work, welfare provision and, briefly, associated housing. It will also document each factory and produce short desk-based assessments of the extant factories. These may be used to recommend better levels of protection, raise public awareness, enhance management information, and identify any significant and undesignated sites as well as knowledge and protection gaps. |
Author: |
C Tyers
David Kenyon
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Publisher: |
Historic England
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Locations: |
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Royal Arsenal Woolwich |
County: |
Greater London |
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Greenwich |
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WOOLWICH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 543996, 179200 (Easting, Northing)
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englishh2-236001 |
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76/2015 |
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A4 bound report of 265pp.
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |