Built to the order of the Master-General of the Ordnance. Up to 1844 security at Royal Arsenal was provided by the Royal Artillery. Guard duties were then shared with ;the Metropolitan Police who took full responsibility in 1861. In 1927 the War Department Constabulary, now the Ministry of Defence Police, took over.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Royal Arsenal Main Guardhouse
The Main Guardhouse, 1788. Built to the order of the Master-General of the O...
Footballer. Born in Silvertown and known as 'Nobby'. He worked for the local electrical engineering company Seimens, and played for Charlton Athletic football club. In WWI, he signed up with the Ro...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
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Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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