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This extraordinary and very secret part of Britain’s history was originally created by Henry VIII to build the navy upon which Britain depended. As new wars were fought, and new technologies  developed, the Arsenal grew. It eventually became a secret city inside London with its own railway, hospital, school and everything else the thousands of workers and their families might need. Taking a guided tour is a must.  

 https://www.armymuseums.org.uk/museum/firepower-royal-artillery-museum/ 3 minutes Woolwich Arsenal DLR

Look at http://www.royal-arsenal-history.com / for added interest