Royal Arsenal Tours

06/06/2020

The last gun to ever be fired at The Royal Artillery Museum in 2016.

26/03/2020

Don't forget tonight, on driveways, on balconies or out of your windows. As long as it's a safe distance, make as much noise as you can.

17/03/2020

Due to current events, all tours are suspended until further notice. Refunds will be issued week by week as the situation develops. Stay safe everyone and see you on the other side of this. Remember to be kind and work together to beat it.

29/02/2020

Emancipation Of Women

Emancipation of women 1890-1930. Click the link to watch this classic British Pathe Newsreel. Why not come on one of our Women's history tours.

https://www.britishpathe.com/video/emancipation-of-women-1/query/Woolwich+christmas

British Pathe, the world's leading multimedia resource with a history stretching back over a century. The finest and most comprehensive archive of fabulous footage and stunning stills.

09/02/2020

History of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich - Tour

Next Sunday we have an extra history tour due to the bad weather this weekend. Great tour, but without the storm.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-93667428801

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

07/02/2020

Woolwich - BBC Weather

To anyone coming on the tours this Sunday. I have sent you an email message about the severe weather warning. If you want to cancel then the send me a refund request or email requesting an alternative tour. The tours will be going ahead, but I don't want anyone coming if they simply wont enjoy it due to the poor conditions.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2633583

14-day weather forecast for Woolwich.

31/12/2019

History of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich - Tour

Start the new year off learning about where you live. Ticket still available for the 4pm tour on Sunday 9th February.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-87046461309

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

31/12/2019

The origins of the Royal Arsenal date back almost two thousand years. It is time to say goodbye to another decade which has seen the site grow and expand, welcoming new residents and businesses. To all our followers we would like to wish you all a very happy new year. Hoping the future is bright for all at the Royal Arsenal.

27/12/2019

Good friend of Royal Arsenal Tours will be part of the BBC Christmas schedule. So excited for Mark Smith. Broadcast 29th December.

25/12/2019

Britain's Christmas Stocking

Britain's Christmas Stocking 1948.

https://www.britishpathe.com/video/britains-christmas-stocking/query/Woolwich+christmas

British Pathe, the world's leading multimedia resource with a history stretching back over a century. The finest and most comprehensive archive of fabulous footage and stunning stills.

24/12/2019

England: Christmas Illuminations At Woolwich.

Shoppers in Powis Street, Woolwich, saw film star Margaret Lockwood switch on the Christmas Illuminations in 1958.

https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA40W7OGEJX67MGAHYFR3GO18FJ-ENGLAND-CHRISTMAS-ILLUMINATIONS-AT-WOOLWICH/query/Woolwich+christmas

British Pathe, the world's leading multimedia resource with a history stretching back over a century. The finest and most comprehensive archive of fabulous footage and stunning stills.

24/12/2019

If your looking for a last minute gift, why not give someone the experience of a Royal Arsenal Tour or a Women's History Tour. For a full list or to buy click here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/royal-arsenal-tours-12731522147?aff=eand

23/12/2019

Ra On Fatigue Aka Royal Artillery

Royal Artillery making Christmas puddings in Woolwich in 1935 - British Pathe footage. Click the link to view. Wishing all our followers a very Happy Christmas and hope to see you on a tour in 2020.

https://www.britishpathe.com/video/ra-on-fatigue-aka-royal-artillery/query/Royal+Artillery+christmas+pudding

British Pathe, the world's leading multimedia resource with a history stretching back over a century. The finest and most comprehensive archive of fabulous footage and stunning stills.

22/12/2019

Royal Arsenal Tours

The current list of 2020 tours is available via this link. You can buy them as Christmas presents instead of more 'Stuff' that will probably be re-gifted anyway.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/royal-arsenal-tours-12731522147

14/12/2019

A bit harsh

10/12/2019

Women's history tour tickets can make a lovely Christmas present. Check out the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-history-month-the-royal-arsenal-tour-tickets-84545875991

09/12/2019

A list of 2020 History Tours and Women's History Tours is now available on Eventbrite and can be booked for yourself or as gifts. Ghost tours will be published shortly.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/royal-arsenal-tours-12731522147

08/12/2019

On today's tour the great great granddaughter of one of the ladies pictured here came along and we were able to tell the family:

They are Canaries they are in the Quick Fire Cartridge Factory no4. BL section which means they are loading canvas cartridge bags for big guns above 6inch. Canvas cartridge bags were used up to 16 inch guns. QF means breach loading. Anything called a pounder ie 18 pdr, 13 pdr had a brass qf cartridge case. Only yhe 4.5inch howitzer, in inches had a brass case.

The cartridge filling places were in Thamesmead so if it went bang it wasn't the end of Woolwich.

The cordite, string dipped in nitroglycerene, was made at Waltham Abbey then shipped down by canal.

The triangular badge in the picture is a cardboard representation of the lapel badge the ladies wore to show they were on war work. The men wore the same so they didn't get white feathers from ladies as they were not in uniform.

Information credit to Mark Smith, Historian on Antiques Roadshow and friend of Royal Arsenal Tours. Picture credit the Weller family.

18/10/2019

Ghosts of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich

With 13 days to go and just 3 tickets left.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ghosts-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tickets-53753158143

Come on a journey around the Royal Arsenal site to discover some of the ghosts of the area.We will take you on a tour of some of our most famous ghosts who have been murdered, committed suicide, or been driven mad on the site.The tours meet and end at the Royal Arsenal's own TapRoom. A bar on site t...

10/10/2019

Ghosts of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich

There are only 5 more tickets left for this year's ghost tours. We can't add any more as Sarana is off to India to commune with a yogi.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ghosts-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tickets-53753158143

Come on a journey around the Royal Arsenal site to discover some of the ghosts of the area.We will take you on a tour of some of our most famous ghosts who have been murdered, committed suicide, or been driven mad on the site.The tours meet and end at the Royal Arsenal's own TapRoom. A bar on site t...

04/09/2019

As we head towards the autumn, thoughts of Halloween flicker into mind. The ghost tours are now available for booking.

http://royalarsenaltours.co.uk/ghost-tours.html

01/08/2019

The history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich tour

The next tour of the Royal Arsenal site is tomorrow at 7.30pm. To book yourself a place click though the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-53752231371

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

06/07/2019

The history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich tour

Some tour tickets are still available for tomorrow at 12pm. Come along and find out the fascinating history of the Royal Arsenal site.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-53752164170

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

30/06/2019

The history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich tour

Just one week to go until the next history tour of the Royal Arsenal site. There are still some tickets available if you click on the link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-53752164170

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

19/06/2019

The history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich tour

The next tour of the Royal Arsenal will be on Sunday 7th July at 12pm. Book your places now to ensure you don't miss out.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-53752164170

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

03/05/2019

Why are there strange statues on the riverfront? What are the odd shaped buildings near them? Find out on our tours.

http://ow.ly/i4cY50k4rL4

@ConGustoTweets #WW1 #londonhistory

14/04/2019

Trying to find a gift for someone impossible to buy for? We offer tour vouchers. Buy the voucher and your loved one can pick which tour to join. Available from the link below.

http://ow.ly/eZLO50k4rJ2

#birthday #anniverary #wedding #movinghouse #royalarsenal

26/03/2019

Gave a private tour to a family from Chicago today. Love doing them as get to tailor the tour to individual interests. If you fancy one let us know. £120 per tour for up to 10 people.

13/03/2019

The full list of tours available this year are available on our website. Click the link to check it out:

http://ow.ly/gNCw50k4rGK

#londontours #tourslondon #whatsonlondon #womenshistorymonth

13/02/2019

The history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich tour

This Sunday we have a tour telling the history of the Royal Arsenal site in Greenwich. From Romans into Henry VIII to WW1 and more modern history. Join us by clicking the link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-54504962811

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

11/02/2019

The history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich tour

Still space available on this weekends tour

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-the-royal-arsenal-woolwich-tour-tickets-54504962811?aff=eand

Three hundred years ago an accident occurred that would change the history of Woolwich forever and set it on the path of being the biggest munitions manufacturer in the world.This tour takes you through the reasons why the arsenal was built and the history of some of the original buildings. The tour...

11/02/2019

Monday morning blues? Book yourself onto one of our tours so you have something to look forward too.

http://ow.ly/Rs2b50k4rt4

#ihatemondays #thingstodolondon #daysoutlondon

05/02/2019

Newham Word Festival | 25 Feb - 11 Mar 2019

Here's a great free word festival just a short DLR ride away from Royal Arsenal in Newham. Tickets available to book now.

https://www.newhamwordfestival.org/

From story slams to storytelling, authors discussing their books, visual arts, debates, performances and lots more. Featuring artists from near and far, local and international, at the peak of their careers or just starting out, Newham Word Festival takes place across the whole borough.

02/02/2019

Today in 1901 the funeral of Queen Victoria took place at Windsor Castle. It was one of the largest gatherings of European royalty in history.

02/02/2019

My son has just designed a new poster for the ghost tours. Looks like he does pay attention in media lessons. Thanks Justin.