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Royal Arsenal Riverside Guardrooms

Categories: Armed Forces

Royal Arsenal Riverside Guardrooms

Originally the two guardrooms flanked a grand staircase, which was the riverside entrance to Woolwich Arsenal. One has been converted into a restaurant.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Royal Arsenal Riverside Guardrooms

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Royal Arsenal Riverside Guardrooms

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