1918 - WOOLWICH MARKET over 100 years ago during WWI and a glimpse INSIDE the Royal Arsenal gates...

This video takes you on a journey back in time to the Woolwich market over 100 years ago, during WWI in 1918. The video provides a glimpse inside the Royal Arsenal gates, capturing the unique atmosphere of the market during a significant historical period. The video offers a glimpse of the market's history and how it was affected by the war, allowing viewers to see the market in a different time and context. The video also includes rare footage inside the Royal Arsenal, showcasing various places of work and production within the "secret city" of the Arsenal. This footage provides a unique look at the behind-the-scenes operations of the Arsenal during WWI, giving viewers an understanding of the important role the Arsenal played in the war effort.

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Beresford Square market early 1918 and a glimpse inside the royal arsenal. Men, Women workers and children.

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[diamondist]

Strange to think somewhere in those crowds of workers i had family.

[keithrose]

As someone who worked in engineering in the early 70s the noise from those machines would have been deafening and constant. Great piece of film !