Book Shop

The Royal Gunpowder Mills sells a selection of books about the history of the site.

Printed copies can be purchased from our Gift Shop located in the Gunpowder Cafe.

The Shop hours are 10am to 4.45pm and is staffed by volunteers. If there is shortage of volunteers, the Shop will open at times advertised at the counter.

We also sell eBooks and printed books through our Online Book Shop.

Book List

See below for the books we sell...

RGM Historic Book Reprint Series

The Historic Reprint Series are Facsimilie reprints of books having historical relevance to the development and manufacture of gunpowder at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Read more

RGM Book Series

Books about the history of the Royal Gunpowder Mills written by Archive Volunteers. Read more

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The purpose of the charity is to preserve, manage, research, conserve and display for the benefit of the general public and of the nation at large the historical and archaeological heritage of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey in the form of ancient monuments, listed buildings and the natural aspect features and bird, animal, tree and plant life.
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RGM Historic Book Reprint Series

The Historic Reprint Series are Facsimilie reprints of books having historical relevance to the development and manufacture of gunpowder at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Read more

RGM Book Series

Books about the history of the Royal Gunpowder Mills written by Archive Volunteers. Read more

Coronavirus Survival Appeal The Royal Gunpowder Mills is currently closed due to Covid and as a result, we have lost our essential visitor incomes and face a serious funding gap. Please donate to help continue our Charity’s work. We very much look forward to welcoming visitors back on site this summer. Read more

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