Woolwich Collection (#11)

On board a prison hulk, 1848. A warder watching prisoners entering their ward on board convict hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600

Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, London
Herbert Hospital (later the Royal Herbert Hospital), Woolwich, London - built as a restorative facility for British veterans of the Crimean War

Women WW1 Tailors Woolwich Arsenal
Interior of the Tailors Shop, Woolwich Arsenal, where uniforms were made. Date: circa 1916

Wreck of the Royal George
The HMS Royal George was built at Woolwich Dockyard and launched in 1756, and sank whilst anchored off Portsmouth on 29 August 1782. Date: 1782

Blowing up of the Royal George
Wreck of the HMS Royal George blown up after failure of the attempts to raise her. Date: 1782

Joan Morgan in Adam and Eva by Bolton and Middleton
Adam and Eva by Guy Bolton and George Middleton. First produced in England at the Little Theatre, London, on 13 April 1925. The Brilliant Farcical Comedy

Woolwich Ferry
Photograph of the Woolwich Free Ferry. Date: 1909

111-ton gun at Woolwich
Firing the 111-ton gun at Woolwich (the largest gun in existence). Constructed at the Elswick Works of Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co

Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich, SE London, 21 June 1841. 1841

Woman police officer W Gould at Woolwich, SE London
Woman police officer Winifred Gould (joined August 1931) photographed outside Woolwich Police Station, SE London. She is wearing the recently updated Stanley uniform -- a white shirt

Woolwich / Farington 1795
Woolwich, with a view of the Thames Date: 1795

Beresford Square, Woolwich, SE London
Aerial view of Beresford Square, Woolwich, SE London, on a busy day. Date: circa 1900s

Potiphars Wife by Edgar C Middleton
Promotional postcard for Potiphars Wife by Edgar C. Middleton. First produced Globe Theatre, 17th August 1927. For the tour to Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, 23rd July 1928. Date: 1928

The Luck of the Lansbergs
Promotional postcard for The Luck of the Lansbergs at the Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich Date: circa 1920

War Department Bullet Factory & Arsenel, Woolwich, London, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

Pub-goers Outing, Thought to be Woolwich, London
Pub-goers Outing, Thought to be Woolwich, Eltham, County of London, England. Showing Livery of Meuxs Brewery Date: 1920s

Temperance Pageant, Woolwich, London
Temperance Pageant, Woolwich, Eltham, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

The Tunnel, Woolwich, London
The Tunnel, Woolwich, Eltham, County of London, England. Underground Railway Date: 1900s

Womens War Work WW1 Munitions
A painting of a munitions worker by Edith Harwood (1894-C1916) wearing the blue uniform of overalls and bonnet, the woman holds, with gloved hands, a shell

Massey Shaw fireboat in action, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat in action with hoses spraying, on the River Thames near the Thames Barrier at Woolwich, with firefighters on deck

Sir Vincent Raven
Sir Vincent Litchfield Raven KBE (3 December 1859 14 February 1934), chief mechanical engineer of the North Eastern Railway from 1910 to 1922

Trimmers Shop, Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the trimmers shop in the iron and steel foundry, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, for the trimming and grinding of shells of all sizes. Date: circa 1905

Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the iron and steel foundry, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, where shells of all sizes are cast. Date: circa 1905

Saw Mills, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the saw mills at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, with tree trunks about to be cut into planks. Date: circa 1905

Wheelers Shop, Woolwich Arsenal
Interior of the Wheelers Shop, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, where ammunition wagons, water and tank carts, ambulance wagons, etc, are manufactured. Date: circa 1905

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

Introduction, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal. Date: circa 1905

Title page design, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, printed and published by Gale & Polden Ltd, with an image of two gunners with a field gun. Date: circa 1905

Woolwich Arsenal Football Club team photo, season of 1912-1913. 1912-1913

Troops protecting Britains gunpowder factories 1914
The War crisis at home: precautionary measures at our military stores. Police protection at the gunpowder factories at Waltham Abbey and Woolwich London. 1914

Women workers for WWI
400, 000 women were employed by the Ministry of Munitions in 1916, theses women came from France and England and more were required to keep up with the demand. Date: 1916

Thames at Woolwich
Woolwich Arsenal, viewed from North Woolwich Date: circa 1890

Canary Wharf with Thames Barrier, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Iron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854

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Some of the Worst Cases from Tel-El-Kebir, Egypt: a Group of Wounded Men at the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich; Drummer G. Walsh (2nd York and Lancaster Regiment); Private A

Source Size = 3761 x 1684
British Artillery: the New Woolwich Infant, 81 Tons

Source Size = 3789 x 5059
Military Ballooning, Experimental Ascent at Woolwich Arsenal

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News of the Fall of Sebastopol, Shower of Parachute Rockets and Bonfire, in Woolwich Marshes

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Launch of her Majestys Screw Steam Frigate Bristol at Woolwich Dockyard

Source Size = 3933 x 2699
The Royal Artillery Steeplechase at Woolwich, 1868

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Embarkation at Woolwich of the E Battery Fourth Brigade of Royal Field Artillery on Board the Melbourne for Canada

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Departure of the Emperor of Russia, the Embarkation at Woolwich

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The Launch of the " boscawen, " at Woolwich

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Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich: the Three-Legged Race, Uk, 1866

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Launch of her Majestys Armour-Plated Screw Frigate Caledonia, 31 Guns, at Woolwich, 1862

Source Size = 3947 x 3764
Official Inspection at Woolwich of the Mountain Battery for the Abyssinian Expedition, Uk, 1867

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Packing Saddlery in Woolwich Dockyard for the Abyssinian Expedition, Uk, 1867

Source Size = 3965 x 2667
Wreck of the Thames Steamboat metis, at Woolwich, Uk, 1867

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"Woolwich: A Historic Borough on the Banks of the Thames" Discover the rich history and diverse attractions of Woolwich, a captivating borough located near Greenwich in London, England. From iconic landmarks to significant historical sites, this area offers something for everyone. Immerse yourself in industrial heritage at the Tate & Lyle Refinery, where you can witness the fascinating process behind sugar production. Marvel at the engineering marvel that is The Thames Flood Barrier, standing tall against potential flooding and protecting London from its powerful tides. Step back in time with a visit to Woolwich Barracks, once home to brave soldiers who served their country with honor. Explore its storied past and gain insight into military life throughout centuries. Admire the intricate London arms and seals adorning various buildings around town, showcasing pride in local identity and tradition. Pay homage to firefighters' bravery at LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station or witness resilience amidst adversity at Hare Street's aftermath of a fire. Transport yourself further back as you explore historic photographs capturing Woolwich Barracks circa 1905. Delve into nostalgia as you discover images of early days from one of London's most renowned football clubs - Woolwich Arsenal Team - igniting passion among sports enthusiasts even then. Unleash your creativity by visiting an engineering workshop model that showcases innovation and craftsmanship. Or join football fanatics on a journey through time with Chelsea F. C. 's thrilling match against Woolwich Arsenal in 1907 – an event etched forever in sporting history. And finally, remember that even amidst all these remarkable sights lies room for humor – "Why the long face?" Perhaps it's just another day filled with excitement awaiting visitors like you. Intriguingly blending history, culture, sport, industry, and natural beauty along the banks of River Thames; come experience all that makes Woolwich truly special.