Group    From 1803 

Royal Carriage Department

Categories: Craft / Design

The Royal Brass Foundry in Woolwich was already producing carriages as well as guns but in 1803-5 a building dedicated to carriages was constructed - see picture. John's Military History, the source of our photo, also provides some details on the activities in this building.  

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Royal Carriage Department

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Sir Ambrose Heal

Sir Ambrose Heal

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1 memorial
David Birch

David Birch

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Person, Craft / Design

1 memorial
MDM Props

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Group, Craft / Design, Sculpture

5 memorials
George Ashley

George Ashley

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Person, Craft / Design

1 memorial