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Schools Programme

Choose from three exciting curriculum-linked topics:

  •  Victorian Life

Discover what life was like in Victorian Britain and explore how changes to work, education, leisure and transport shaped the world we live in today.

  • The Home Front

From air raid shelters to rationing, explore how life at home changed during the Second World War.

  • Rockets: Explosive Experiments (on site visits only)

Explore rocketry through Professor Nitrate’s interactive science show, our Rocket Vault and hands-on learning activities.

 

Choose from three different ways to visit:

  • Virtual Visits

A performer will deliver an exciting and interactive performance in character via a live video call.

  •  In School Visits

A performer will travel to your school and deliver an exciting and interactive performance in character.

  •  On Site Visits (from summer term 2022 onwards)

Visit the Royal Gunpowder Mills, explore our fascinating site, experience an exciting and interactive performance, and take part in an object handling and activities workshop.

 

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Rockets: Explosive Experiments

Rockets: Explosive Experiments

Experience Professor Nitrate’s interactive science show, explore our Rocket Vault and discover how to make your own air-powder rockets. Read more

Published: 26th March, 2021

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Ian MacFarlane

The Home Front

The Home Front

From air raid shelters to rationing, explore how life at home changed during the Second World War. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Stella Morris

Victorian Life

Victorian Life

Discover what life was like in Victorian Britain and explore how changes to work, education, leisure and transport shaped the world we live in today. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2020

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Ian MacFarlane

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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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    Tasty treats are being served at our Gunpowder Cafe!

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    Discover how firearms changed over the centuries by visiting our collection of over 300 historic firearms.

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Royal Gunpowder Mills Digital Archive

Royal Gunpowder Mills Digital Archive

After the closure of ERDE, the archive material inherited passed through a number of hands and storage locations before opening to the public as an online database. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Ian MacFarlane

RGM Historic Book Reprint Series

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

Published: 19th July, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2022

Author: Ian MacFarlane

RGM Book Series

RGM Book Series

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

Published: 19th July, 2019

Updated: 29th January, 2020

Author: Ian MacFarlane

Help Royal Gunpowder Mills!

Help Royal Gunpowder Mills!

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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Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 21st September, 2021

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Published: 13th October, 2020

Author: Ian MacFarlane

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Royal Gunpowder Mills is a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1062968).

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Royal Gunpowder Mills,
Beaulieu Drive,
Waltham Abbey,
Essex, EN9 1JY
United Kingdom

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01992 707370