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Friends Association

The Royal Gunpowder Mills Friends Association, Charity No 1115237 was established in 2001.  Many of its members are former  scientists and other workers but membership  is open to anyone who has an interest in and could give valuable assistance to the Royal Gunpowder Mills. 

The objectives of the Friends Association are –

  1. To bring together those sharing a common interest in the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mill Site. Such interest may include historical, archaeological, educational , social and technical matters associate with the site.
  2. To promote the site as a national interpretive centre and, where possible, to render assistance to the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Operating Company Limited in the development and running of the site.

Member benefits include quarterly editions of its newsletter ‘Touchpaper’ and a discount on entrance fees. 

If you wish to join, please download a membership registration form here

Help us make more out of your membership fee and donations with Gift Aid

Adult membership is £9 with printed Touchpaper  or just £7 if emailed

Family membership £13 with printed Touchpaper or just £10 if emailed

If you have any questions please contact us on 01992 707 370 

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Julie's Nature Column - Spring 2020

Julie's Nature Column - Spring 2020

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Published: 18th March, 2019

Updated: 24th April, 2020

Author: Julie Matthews

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: 30th August, 2019

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: 1st April, 2021

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Published: 13th October, 2020

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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

[email protected]
01992 707370