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"Woolwich: A Historic Borough on the Banks of the Thames" Discover the rich history and diverse attractions of Woolwich

Background imageWoolwich Collection: H Storer

H Storer

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Gavin Crawford

Gavin Crawford

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Woolwich Ferry Hutton, Victorian period

Woolwich Ferry Hutton, Victorian period

Background imageWoolwich Collection: A panorama of Woolwich, Victorian period

A panorama of Woolwich, Victorian period

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Woolwich panorama Victorian period

Woolwich panorama Victorian period

Background imageWoolwich Collection: 1832 Victorian Map of Greenwich

1832 Victorian Map of Greenwich

Background imageWoolwich Collection: 1840s Victorian Map of Kent

1840s Victorian Map of Kent

Background imageWoolwich Collection: X-ray Machine and photos

X-ray Machine and photos
X-ray machine and some of the images taken using it. Guns and animals are seen to be photographed here at Woolwich. At the time this was Europe's largest X-ray machine

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich, 21 June 1841

Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich, 21 June 1841
The Launch of HMS Trafalgar at Woolwich Dockyard, 21 June 1841 Date: 1841

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Queen Victoria naming the ship Royal Albert at Woolwich Dockyard in London. Date: 1854

Queen Victoria naming the ship Royal Albert at Woolwich Dockyard in London. Date: 1854

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Teachers distributing milk to children, Woolwich, London

Teachers distributing milk to children, Woolwich, London
Teachers distributing milk to children at a school in Woolwich, south east London, around the time free school milk was discontinued. The school was distributing milk in defiance of the change

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Children drinking milk in a playground, Woolwich, London

Children drinking milk in a playground, Woolwich, London
Children at a school in Woolwich, south east London, drinking milk in a playground around the time free school milk was discontinued. The school was distributing milk in defiance of the change

Background imageWoolwich Collection: David Sheppard, Anglican clergyman

David Sheppard, Anglican clergyman
David Sheppard, Bishop of Woolwich (1969-1975) and of Liverpool (1975-1997). Date: circa 1970s

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Scene in Woolwich Arsenal, London showing an armstrong gun being made

Scene in Woolwich Arsenal, London showing an armstrong gun being made. This gun was introduced into the British Army in 1859

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Artillery manufacture at Woolwich Arsenal (the Royal Gun Company). Date: 1901

Artillery manufacture at Woolwich Arsenal (the Royal Gun Company). Date: 1901

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Woolwich Reach

Woolwich Reach

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Our Arsenal at Woolwich (litho)

Our Arsenal at Woolwich (litho)
1593556 Our Arsenal at Woolwich (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Arsenal at Woolwich, casting Six-Inch Shells for Naval Guns)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho)

Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho)
3623434 Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: The Prince of Wales unveiling Count Gleichens Statue of the Prince Imperial in the Grounds of

The Prince of Wales unveiling Count Gleichens Statue of the Prince Imperial in the Grounds of the Royal Military
1043913 The Prince of Wales unveiling Count Gleichens Statue of the Prince Imperial in the Grounds of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich (engraving) by Durand

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Cheer for her War-Worn Heroes, the Queen presenting Flowers to the Wounded during her Visit to

Cheer for her War-Worn Heroes, the Queen presenting Flowers to the Wounded during her Visit to the Herbert Hospital at
1599450 Cheer for her War-Worn Heroes, the Queen presenting Flowers to the Wounded during her Visit to the Herbert Hospital at Woolwich (litho) by Begg

Background imageWoolwich Collection: LCC Open-Air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, The Compulsory After-Dinner Rest (b / w photo)

LCC Open-Air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, The Compulsory After-Dinner Rest (b / w photo)
3633330 LCC Open-Air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, The Compulsory After-Dinner Rest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: LCC Open-Air School)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b / w photo)

Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b / w photo)
6015402 Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Bullet factory, Arsenal, Woolwich (b / w photo)

Bullet factory, Arsenal, Woolwich (b / w photo)
5986802 Bullet factory, Arsenal, Woolwich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullet factory, Arsenal, Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: The Fire at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich (engraving)

The Fire at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich (engraving)
1052709 The Fire at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Diphtheria at Woolwich, Exterior and Interior of Condemned Huts on the Common (engraving)

Diphtheria at Woolwich, Exterior and Interior of Condemned Huts on the Common (engraving)
1053484 Diphtheria at Woolwich, Exterior and Interior of Condemned Huts on the Common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diphtheria at Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Garrison Female Hospital, Woolwich (engraving)

Garrison Female Hospital, Woolwich (engraving)
1057508 Garrison Female Hospital, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garrison Female Hospital, Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Embarkation of Cavalry at the Albert Docks, Woolwich (engraving)

Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Embarkation of Cavalry at the Albert Docks, Woolwich (engraving)
1037580 Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Embarkation of Cavalry at the Albert Docks, Woolwich (engraving) by English School

Background imageWoolwich Collection: The Prince of Wales unveiling the Memorial to the Prince Imperial at Woolwich (engraving)

The Prince of Wales unveiling the Memorial to the Prince Imperial at Woolwich (engraving)
1624174 The Prince of Wales unveiling the Memorial to the Prince Imperial at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Perspective view of the convicts at work on the Thames (engraving)

Perspective view of the convicts at work on the Thames (engraving)
614643 Perspective view of the convicts at work on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspective view of the convicts at work on the Thames)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: A fair show at Woolwich Gardens (engraving)

A fair show at Woolwich Gardens (engraving)
614365 A fair show at Woolwich Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fair show, at Woolwich Gardens)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Major-General John Steevens, CB (litho)

Major-General John Steevens, CB (litho)
1043217 Major-General John Steevens, CB (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General John Steevens, CB, Principal Ordnance Officer at Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho)

Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho)
1043167 Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for War at Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Getting the Field Hospital Stores ready at Woolwich for Shipment (litho)

Getting the Field Hospital Stores ready at Woolwich for Shipment (litho)
1043148 Getting the Field Hospital Stores ready at Woolwich for Shipment (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich

Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich (litho)
1043147 Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S

Background imageWoolwich Collection: 'For Bravery at Sannas Post', Lord Roberts presenting Medals and a Statuette to 'Q'Battery at

"For Bravery at Sannas Post", Lord Roberts presenting Medals and a Statuette to "Q"Battery at
1629226 " For Bravery at Sannas Post", Lord Roberts presenting Medals and a Statuette to " Q" Battery at Woolwich, 13 January (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Some of the Worst Cases from Tel el Kebir, a Group of Wounded Men at the Herbert Hospital

Some of the Worst Cases from Tel el Kebir, a Group of Wounded Men at the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich (engraving)
1061191 Some of the Worst Cases from Tel el Kebir, a Group of Wounded Men at the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich (engraving) by English School

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Back from the Soudan, Welcoming the Howitzer Battery at Woolwich (litho)

Back from the Soudan, Welcoming the Howitzer Battery at Woolwich (litho)
1063870 Back from the Soudan, Welcoming the Howitzer Battery at Woolwich (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from the Soudan)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Her Majesty reviewing at Woolwich the Royal Artillery returned from the Crimea (engraving)

Her Majesty reviewing at Woolwich the Royal Artillery returned from the Crimea (engraving)
1097613 Her Majesty reviewing at Woolwich the Royal Artillery returned from the Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich (engraving)

Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich (engraving)
1100793 Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Grand Duke Michael to Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Woolwich (engraving)

Woolwich (engraving)
818790 Woolwich (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolwich with the River Thames in the distance)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: East India Companys ships leaving Woolwich, illustration from Cassell

East India Companys ships leaving Woolwich, illustration from Cassell
876342 East India Companys ships leaving Woolwich, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of India by James Grant, pub

Background imageWoolwich Collection: General view of The Royal Arsenal (engraving)

General view of The Royal Arsenal (engraving)
603846 General view of The Royal Arsenal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, London)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Royal Military Academy in Woolwich (engraving)

Royal Military Academy in Woolwich (engraving)
603818 Royal Military Academy in Woolwich (engraving) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Military Academy in Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: Advert for an exhibition of Lord Nelsons flagship Foudroyant (engraving)

Advert for an exhibition of Lord Nelsons flagship Foudroyant (engraving)
603028 Advert for an exhibition of Lord Nelsons flagship Foudroyant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: The Nelson on the stocks (engraving)

The Nelson on the stocks (engraving)
587744 The Nelson on the stocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nelson on the stocks, building at Woolwich in the year 1814)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: The New Shell Factory at Woolwich (engraving)

The New Shell Factory at Woolwich (engraving)
2772464 The New Shell Factory at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Shell Factory at Woolwich)

Background imageWoolwich Collection: HMS 'Royal Albert'(chromolitho)

HMS "Royal Albert"(chromolitho)
2790844 HMS " Royal Albert" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Royal Albert." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)



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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.