{"product_id":"ww1-munitions-factory-rules-1916","title":"WW1 Munitions Factory Rules (1916)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRULES OF THE ROYAL\u003cbr\u003eGUNPOWDER FACTORY \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWALTHAM ABBEY, 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e printed by HARRSION AND SONS, London, 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1916, a very rare original WW1 set of rules for the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Covering all the rules and safety precautions that a munitions worker was expected to follow, including the circumstances (such as bringing matches or pipes into the factory) which would lead to a worker being instantly dismissed. This edition was printed in November 1916, and is signed on the front cover by its original owner \u003cstrong\u003e‘F. Amiss, A2129’\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e were in operation for over 300 years. From the mid-1850s onwards the site was involved in developing new nitro-based explosives and propellants. The First World War brought a huge upsurge in demand for munitions and staff numbers at Waltham increased by around 3,000 to a total of 6,230. The 3,000 additional workers were largely female, recruited from the surrounding area. Shortly after World War II Waltham became solely a Defence Research Establishment - firstly the Explosives Research and Development Establishment, then the Propellants, Explosives and Rocket Motor Establishment Waltham Abbey; and finally the Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment Waltham Abbey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good condition. The card cover is in good condition, with a few marks. The stapled binding is secure, although the original staples are rusty. The text is in very good condition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePublished: 1916\u003cbr\u003eGreen card cover with black titling\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 100mm x 160mm\u003cbr\u003ePages: 30\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Compass Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47653870152,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/6131\/products\/RulesTwo_-_5.jpg?v=1507811593","url":"https:\/\/www.compasslibrary.com\/en-ca\/products\/ww1-munitions-factory-rules-1916","provider":"Compass Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}