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Award winning interactive exhibition...
Discover the science and history surrounding gunpowder and other explosives.

Our interactive exhibition is the best way to understand the history surrounding the site and the science behind gunpowder. As you work your way through the labyrinth of displays you can see the following:

• How gunpowder originated from China and made its way to the UK

• The difference between explosives and propellants

• The ingredients that go into producing gunpowder and how the raw materials are gathered

• Life on board a battle ships gun deck
  Interesting artefacts dug up on site

• The way powder boats we used to transport gunpowder

• The Dam Busters bouncing bomb
  Preventing and what to do in the event of an
  explosion

  
  

Takes approximately 40 mins

 

More pictures of the interactive exhibition...

 

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