DOCSLIB.ORG

Royal Woolwich Arsenal

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Royal Woolwich Arsenal Building 20 Chatham Close | Royal Woolwich Arsenal Royal Arsenal Building 20, Chatham Close, Royal Woolwich Arsenal Development History Rich in history, Royal Arsenal Riverside tells a story of transformation. With its carefully For 200 years the Arsenal's deadly business was hidden from public view by a great stone renovated Grade I and II listed buildings sitting in harmony amongst the sympathetically wall two-and-a-half miles long and up to 20ft high, which was built after the authorities designed new homes, Royal Arsenal Riverside provides unique surroundings for its realised there was a risk of espionage. flourishing community. After the Royal Ordnance Factory closed in 1967 and the Arsenal stood spent and Ever since Henry VIII built the Royal dockyards here, it has been associated with the boom forlorn, it was shrouded in secrecy. The Royal Arsenal produced all weapons for Army and of cannon, the crack of rifles, the whiff of gunpowder. The Royal Arsenal provided ordnance Navy. For the most part of 19th and 20th Century, there was little doubt that the most to the Army and Navy through the Peninsular and Napoleonic wars and armed powerful colonial empire of all was the British Empire. Wellington's men for their victories. During the Crimean War. The Royal Arsenal boasted the largest machine shop under one roof . Property Details Fine & Country are pleased to offer this Grade II listed two bedroom apartment set over two floors that offers a wealth of history and space. Set within the prestigiousRoyal Arsenal Riverside Development the property benefits from private parking, concierge and has excellent transport links that will soon be further enhanced by imminent arrival of Crossrail. The property dates back to 1864 and was the first custom built chemical lab on the Arsenal, the property has been carefully restored and converted into apartments. Spanning just under 174 square meters and is packed with features such as exposed brick, double height ceilings and large glazed windows allowing light to flow in. The property comprising of: Grand Hallway with original large sweeping staircase, wood flooring and rear door opening onto the gated parking area, open plan reception room with two large arched windows and wood flooring, Kitchen with fitted electric oven, gas hob and stainless-steel extractor above, and utility room. The larger than average first floor landing has two large arched windows, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second bedroom, large storage cupboard with potential use for small third bedroom and family bathroom with roll top bath and shower above. The property comes with access to secured gated parking for one car and has the added benefit from the developments on-site facilities including 24 hour Concierge, Residents Gym, The Cornerstone Café and local amenities such as Tesco Express and Medical Centre with Pharmacy. Sellers Insight We love the Royal Arsenal, there’s a fantastic sense of community and it’s such a great places to meet people and there are very active clubs and societies. beautiful place physically. All the wonderful old buildings, it’s on the banks of the Our favourite part of the property is the beautiful ornate staircase, and the little Thames, and the place is looked-after fantastically well. We moved to flat 8 from things - like safety glass! - reminds you that it used to be the scientific laboratory across the road (literally!) as we didn’t want to leave the Arsenal but wanted very of Sir Frederick Abel a famous Victorian famous Victorian chemist, it makes you much to live in such a beautiful house. Royal Arsenal is full of smart, friendly, and feel like you are owning a little slice of history . interesting people, all of whom enjoy the sense of community and togetherness engendered by living somewhere so unique. The pubs, restaurants and cafes are Measurements Reception Room 5.72 m x 16’1 m (18’9 x16’1) Kitchen 3.53m x 1.45m (11’7 x4’9) Utility Room/ Storage 2.90m x 1.22m (9’6 x 4’) Bedroom One 5.77m x 4.32m (18’11 x 14’2) Bedroom Two 5.77m x 2.90m (18’11 x 9’6) Storage 3.15m x 1.24m (10’4 x 4’1) GENERAL While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. MEASUREMENTS The approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. SERVICES Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances In this property. Fine & Country Greenwich and Blackheath Tel: 020 8050 1001 Email: [email protected].
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Urban Regeneration of Industrial Sites: Between Heritage Preservation and Gentrification
    Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XVII PI-263 URBAN REGENERATION OF INDUSTRIAL SITES: BETWEEN HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND GENTRIFICATION RAFAELA SIMONATO CITRON University of São Paulo, Brazil ABSTRACT This work is part of PhD research that addresses two recurrent problems in large Brazilian cities: the risk of demolition of important industrial buildings – due to several factors, such as the advanced state of degradation given the lack of use, the lack of recognition of this heritage in the country and the pressure of the real estate market, increasingly interested in the land these sites occupy – and the great demand for housing in central areas. The two themes – the preservation of industrial heritage and social housing in central areas – are rarely addressed together. Internationally, especially in the UK, the reuse of industrial heritage for residential use is quite common and has been going on since the first factories were closed with deindustrialisation and consequent industrial deconcentration, leading to the abandonment of several industrial sites in areas with complete urban infrastructure. Although successful in terms of preserving industrial heritage, since they enabled this heritage to be kept in the urban landscape, the adaptive reuse projects and the site’s urban regeneration usually result in the gentrification of the regenerated area through projects carried out via a partnership between the public and the private sector that, even by offering a portion of onsite affordable housing, fail to serve the local community, let alone solve the country’s housing problem. This article will show as a case study the Royal Arsenal district, in the south-east of the docks in London, with the aim of demonstrating how the urban regeneration, while preserving industrial heritage, divided the neighbourhood and contributes to its gentrification.
    [Show full text]
  • The Fusilier Origins in Tower Hamlets the Tower Was the Seat of Royal
    The Fusilier Origins in Tower Hamlets The Tower was the seat of Royal power, in addition to being the Sovereign’s oldest palace, it was the holding prison for competitors and threats, and the custodian of the Sovereign’s monopoly of armed force until the consolidation of the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich in 1805. As such, the Tower Hamlets’ traditional provision of its citizens as a loyal garrison to the Tower was strategically significant, as its possession and protection influenced national history. Possession of the Tower conserved a foothold in the capital, even for a sovereign who had lost control of the City or Westminster. As such, the loyalty of the Constable and his garrison throughout the medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras was critical to a sovereign’s (and from 1642 to 1660, Parliament’s) power-base. The ancient Ossulstone Hundred of the County of Middlesex was that bordering the City to the north and east. With the expansion of the City in the later Medieval period, Ossulstone was divided into four divisions; the Tower Division, also known as Tower Hamlets. The Tower Hamlets were the military jurisdiction of the Constable of the Tower, separate from the lieutenancy powers of the remainder of Middlesex. Accordingly, the Tower Hamlets were sometimes referred to as a county-within-a-county. The Constable, with the ex- officio appointment of Lord Lieutenant of Tower Hamlets, held the right to call upon citizens of the Tower Hamlets to fulfil garrison guard duty at the Tower. Early references of the unique responsibility of the Tower Hamlets during the reign of Bloody Mary show that in 1554 the Privy Council ordered Sir Richard Southwell and Sir Arthur Darcye to muster the men of the Tower Hamlets "whiche owe their service to the Towre, and to give commaundement that they may be in aredynes for the defence of the same”1.
    [Show full text]
  • Directory of Services
    Directory of Services Substance Misuse support for Residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Opiates and Alcohol support for dependent users CRi Aspire Service Support available: Day programme, one to one support, access to prescribing, 821 Woolwich Road, group work, access to community detox, referrals for residential treatment, key working, psychology support, peer mentoring, workshops, recovery community, Charlton SE7 8JL complimentary therapies and pre detox group. Open access drop in available every Tel: 020 8316 0116 day between 10 am - 12pm Individuals with complex support needs will be referred onto the specialist service at The Beresford Project. Cannabis, cocaine and other drugs - Non dependent users Lifeline BaSIS project Support available: Brief advice and information, motivational interviewing, goal Royal Arsenal Medical Centre setting, healthy living tips, self management techniques, acupuncture, group work. 21 Arsenal Way , Woolwich Brief support available for between one to twelve weeks dependent on need. London SE18 6TE Support for users of Cocaine, MDMA, Cannabis, Ketamine, Legal Highs, Methadrone, other Club Drugs and Alcohol. Open access drop in available 9am and 4:30pm Mon Tel: 020 3696 2640 - Fri and 9.30am - 12.30pm Sat Email: [email protected] Older Drinkers - over 55s Silver Lining Project Community and therapeutic support, key working, one to one support, group work, peer mentoring. Home visits (where appropriate and available). Referrals to other 2-6 Sherard Road, services including CRi Aspire -for community detox and access to residential Eltham, treatment. London SE9 Please call to make a referral or an appointment Tel: 079020 876 983 Email: [email protected] Family and Carer support Specialist family support workers from ADFAM are available within our Aspire ADFAM services.
    [Show full text]
  • 1538 the LONDON GAZETTE, 7 MARCH, 1939 Climie, Agnes, Principal Officer, H.M
    1538 THE LONDON GAZETTE, 7 MARCH, 1939 Climie, Agnes, Principal Officer, H.M. Prison, Print, Louis William, Sorting Clerk and Tele- Hollo way. graphist, Birmingham. Cook, John William, Ship Fitter, H.M. Dock- Ransom, Frank Gooch, Overseer, London yard, Portsmouth. Postal Region. Cooke, James Baker, Draughtsman, Engineer- Rice, Alfred Oliver, Postman, Llanwrthwl Sub- ing Department, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Office, Llandrindod Wells. Dickenson, Edward Thomas William, Boiler- Richards, Edward Joseph, Supervisor, Class maker, H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness. " B," H.M. Naval Base, Portland. Diddams, William Edward, Skilled Labourer Ridley, William Watson, Postman, Sleights (Slinger), Permanent Chargeman, H.M. Station Sub-Office, Whitby. Dockyard, Chatham. Robbins, Sidney Wallace, Engine Fitter, H.M. Daniels, Florence, Assistant Supervisor, Class Dockyard, Portsmouth. II, Post Office, Dewsbury and Batley. Roberts, George, Engine Fitter, H.M. Dock- Evans, Frederick Charles, Sorting Clerk and yard, Chatham. Telegraphist, Liverpool. Robinson, Herbert Beauchamp, Patternmaker, Fletcher, Maurice Arthur, Foreman, Royal H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth. Small Arms Factory, Enfield Lock. Schumacher, Charles George, Skilled Labourer, Ford, Dorothy, Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist, Royal Naval Armament Depot, Priddy/s Sevenoaks. Hard, Gosport. Girvan, Walter McWalter, Postman, Ayr. Sevier, George Lang, Sorting Clerk and Tele- Gow, Peter, Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist, graphist, Southampton. Perth. Shackleton, William Roger, Postman, Keighley. Haigh, Milnes, Postman, Dewsbury and Batley. Sleet, John Edward, Postman, London Postal Harris, David Edmund, Shipwright, H.M. Region. Dockyard, Portsmouth. Smith, Archibald Thomas, Riveter, H.M. Kingston, William Philip, A.B. (Yard Craft), Dockyard, Portsmouth. H.M. Dockyard, Devonport. Smith, Clara, Assistant Supervisor, Class II, Hollis, Ernest John, Acting Foreman, Research London Telecommunications Region. Department, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 Breer Andrew 1253669
    This electronic thesis or dissertation has been downloaded from the King’s Research Portal at https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/ British Industrial Policy Concerning the Heavy Ordnance Industry, 1900–1917 Breer, Andrew Awarding institution: King's College London The copyright of this thesis rests with the author and no quotation from it or information derived from it may be published without proper acknowledgement. END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT Unless another licence is stated on the immediately following page this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ You are free to copy, distribute and transmit the work Under the following conditions: Attribution: You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work). Non Commercial: You may not use this work for commercial purposes. No Derivative Works - You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work. Any of these conditions can be waived if you receive permission from the author. Your fair dealings and other rights are in no way affected by the above. Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact [email protected] providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 25. Sep. 2021 British Industrial Policy Concerning the Heavy Ordnance Industry, 1900–1917 A Thesis Presented in Fulfilment for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY In the Subject of WAR STUDIES By Andrew Breer King’s College, London University of London September 2015 Word Count: 99,865 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Download Acronyms and Abbreviations
    UXO RISK MANAGEMENT Acronyms and Abbreviations Prepared by: Jason Webb MIExpE Date: 05 April 2017 www.fellowsint.com Reviewed by: Andrew Ward MIExpE Date: 05 April 2017 1. Acronyms and Abbreviations AAA Anti-aircraft artillery AAM Active acoustic monitoring AC Alternating current ACE Association for Consultancy and Engineering ACoP Approved code of practice ADD Acoustic deterrent devices ADR European Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 2011 ALARP As low as reasonably practicable AP Armour piercing AP Anti-personnel APM Association of Project Managers ARP Air Raid Precaution (Wardens) AUV Autonomous underwater vehicle AXO Abandoned explosive ordnance BD Bombing Density BDO Bomb Disposal Officer BGS British Geological Survey (UK) BH Borehole BM Bombmine (Germany) BOT British Overseas Territories BS British Standard BSI British Standards Institute CBI Confederation of British Industry CDG Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 CDM Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (UK) CFP Common Fisheries Policy CHEMSEA Chemical Munitions Search and Assessment (Baltic Sea R&D project) www.fellowsint.com CHIP Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 CHIRP Compressed high intensity radar pulse CIRIA Construction Industry Research and Information Association COER Control of Explosives Regulations 1991 CPT Cone penetrometer test CSM Conceptual site model DEMSS Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search School DEODS
    [Show full text]
  • BAOR July 1989
    BAOR ORDER OF BATTLE JULY 1989 “But Pardon, and Gentles all, The flat unraised spirits that have dared On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth So great an object….” Chorus, Henry V Act 1, Prologue This document began over five years ago from my frustration in the lack of information (or just plain wrong information) regarding the British Army of The Rhine in general and the late Cold War in particular. The more I researched through books, correspondence, and through direct questions to several “Old & Bold” on Regimental Association Forums, the more I became determined to fill in this gap. The results are what you see in the following pages. Before I begin a list of acknowledgements let me recognize my two co-authors, for this is as much their work as well as mine. “PM” was instrumental in sharing his research on the support Corps, did countless hours of legwork, and never failed to dig up information on some of my arcane questions. “John” made me “THINK” British Army! He has been an inspiration; a large part of this work would have not been possible without him. He added the maps and the color formation signs, as well as reformatting the whole document. I can only humbly say that these two gentlemen deserve any and all accolades as a result of this document. Though we have put much work into this document it is far from finished. Anyone who would like to contribute information of their time in BAOR or sources please contact me at [email protected]. The document will be updated with new information periodically.
    [Show full text]
  • Puriton Energy Park SPD March 2012
    Puriton Energy Park Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted 28th March 2012) Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Status of Document 1.2 Purpose of the SPD Chapter 2 Strategic and Local Context 2.1 Strategic Context 2.2 Local Context Chapter 3 The Site 3.1 Historic Use 3.2 Scale and Character 3.3 Site Access 3.4 Current Position 3.5 Landscape Context Chapter 4 Planning Policy Context 4.1 Policy Context 4.2 Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West 4.3 Somerset and Exmoor national Park Joint Structure Plan Review (1991-2011) 4.4 Somerset Economic Assessment (March 2011) 4.5 Sedgemoor Economic Masterplan (2008-26) 4.6 Bridgwater Vision 4.7 Sedgemoor Core Strategy (2006-27) Policy S1: Spatial Strategy Policy MIP1: Major Infrastructure Proposals Policy D11: Economic Prosperity Policy P1: Bridgwater Urban Area Policy D2: Promoting High Quality and Inclusive Design Policy D4: Renewable or Low Carbon Energy Generation Other Relevant Policies (S2, S3, S4, MIP 1, D1, D3, D9, D10, D14, D16, D17, D19, D20, D21) 4.8 Sustainable Community Strategy for Sedgemoor (2009) 4.9 Sedgemoor Corporate Strategy (2009-14) 4.10 Sedgemoor Climate Change Strategy (draft 2012) 4.11 Sedgemoor Green Infrastructure Strategy (2011) 4.12 Sedgemoor Landscape Assessment (2003) 4.13 Somerset Waste Core Strategy (draft 2012) Chapter 5 Site Analysis 5.1 Principle of Redevelopment 5.2 Site Benefits and Constraints 5.3 Brownfield and Greenfield 5.4 Flood Risk 5.5 Biodiversity and Ecology 5.6 Transport and Accessibility Chapter 6 The Energy Park Concept 6.1 Defining the Energy
    [Show full text]
  • Unexploded Ordnance
    Detailed Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Threat & Risk Assessment Meeting the requirements of CIRIA C681 ‘Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) A guide for the Construction Industry’ Risk Management Framework PROJECT NUMBER P7462 ORIGINATOR L. Gregory VERSION NUMBER 1.0 REVIEWED BY B. Wilkinson (18th July 2019) CLIENT Campbell Reith RELEASED BY R. Griffiths (23rd July 2019) SITE Harrow (Northwick Park, HA1 3GX) RATING VERY HIGH - This Site requires further action to reduce risk to ALARP during intrusive activities. 6 Alpha Associates Limited, Unit 2A Woolpit Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UP, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)2033 713 900 | W: www.6alpha.com Contents Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 3 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................... 5 STAGE ONE – SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 6 Proposed Works ............................................................................................................................. 6 Ground Conditions ........................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • British Artillery Records Alan E
    British Artillery Records Alan E. Mann, AG® [email protected] Background While artillery has been part of the British military since 1346, it wasn’t until 26 May 1716 that King George authorized established of a permanent body of artillery. Originally two companies of field artillery were raised at Woolwich, Kent. Each company was comprised of 100 men. Woolwich continued as the home of the Royal Artillery as it grew over time. Until 1855, the Royal Artillery was administered by the Board of Ordnance and kept records separate from the regular army, which was part of the War Office. Key dates in the history of the Royal Artillery include: 1722 - two additional artillery companies formed at Gibraltar and Minorca, raising total to four. 1741 – Royal Military Acadamy at Woolich Royal Arsenal formed to train Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers. Cadet company formed. 1748 – EIC forms artillery companies for all three presidencies (combined with Royal Artillery in 1862, records before 1862 as part of EIC records) 1756 – Royal Irish regiment of Artillery formed (combined with Royal Artillery in 1801) 1757 – twenty-four companies, now divided into two battalions. 1771 – thrity-two companies in four battalions, with two additional invalid companies made up of unfit men restricted to garrison service. 1793 – four troops of Royal Horse Artillery formed to support the Cavalry. 1801 – Royal Irish Artillery merged into the Royal Artillery 1855 – Board of Ordnance abolished, all personnel transferred to the War Office. All records of RA personnel classified under class WO. 1862 – The separate EIC presential artillery batteries (21 Horse and 48 field batteries) Were combined into the Royal Artillery.
    [Show full text]
  • Aycliffe Angels Unique and Local Primary Sources Home Learning Booklet
    Aycliffe Angels Unique and Local Primary Sources Home Learning Booklet 1 Contents Introduction ...................................................................... 3 Durham County Record Office ................................................ 4 The Aycliffe Angels ............................................................. 5 Sources used in the Worksheets .............................................. 7 Finding New Sources ............................................................ 8 Worksheet ....................................................................... 10 Glossary ......................................................................... 18 Worksheets with Answers ..................................................... 19 Sources can be printed for home education use only. Any further use will require additional permission 2 Introduction This home learning booklet is designed for use by children working with parents or teachers to find out more the Aycliffe Angels, munitions workers in Aycliffe during the Second World War. It investigates what life was like for those women using archives, reports and records from the time. These are also known as primary sources and are a fantastic way to find out about history for yourself, discovering real people who lived and worked in Durham in times past. It can be challenging, people in the past often use words that seem strange to us, but the worksheet takes a step by step approach and there is a glossary to explain any difficult terms. The booklets are designed to be used by schools or parents for home learning, but could equally be used in class. Each contains: • Historical background – you can read this through in advance or with your child, as you prefer • Suggestion for websites to find out more • A worksheet for the child to work through, which introduces and explains the sources one by one • Glossary – explaining some of the words and terms contained in the sources • Worksheet with answers Finally, we would love to hear about your experience of using this booklet.
    [Show full text]
  • Woolwich History Walks
    ROYAL GREENWICH HERITAGE Woolwich TRUST History Walks trails start here discover woolwich The Royal Arsenal and Woolwich is imbued with history, much of which is linked with the British military. The former was responsible for the vast majority of developing, testing and processing weapons of war for the British Army and Navy for over 300 years, employing more than 80,000 at its peak and making it one of the most significant manufacturing sites in the UK. Until recently, much of what went on inside the walls of the Royal Arsenal was kept secret. Today, as a result of its decommission in the 1990s and subsequent revival and redevelopment, much of it is open for the public to experience and explore. These military roots have extended throughout Woolwich, the remnants of which are still present today. WHICH TRAIL WOULD YOU LIKE TO FOLLOW? Royal Arsenal Walk The Royal Arsenal Walk highlights a selection of the most impressive foundries, factories and warehouses in the compound, that were integral to the production of British weapons. Wider Woolwich Walk The Wider Woolwich Walk explores the historical and present military services in the area, as well as offering a glimpse of life in Woolwich today. additional loop including the Barracks & Mallet’s Mortar additional loop including the Barracks & the Rotunda l! al or do it 1 The Guardhouses These Grade II Listed guardhouses were built in 1814. They flank the river entrance to the Royal Arsenal, originally its main entrance. Assembly by Peter Burke The 16 cast-iron figures, entitled Assembly by Peter Burke, were installed in 2005 and aim to depict a collective human presence.
    [Show full text]