Privatisation of Royal Ordnance
The sale of ROF Leeds to Vickers plc and closure of the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF), Enfield, both had their effects on the site: RO Leeds, causing a considerable amount of vehicle and vehicle-related work to come to Nottingham; and RSAF Enfield, causing the Small Arms Facility in South Shop to be implemented.
By mid 1987, the South Shop has become disused and was in a semi-derelict condition. The building was remodelled and converted into the Nottingham Small Arms Facility (NSAF). A Small Arms proof and test range was built in what was once an air-raid shelter, and a tube test range installed.
Finally a building was specially constructed to house the MOD Small Arms Museum collection - known as the Pattern Room. (On closure of the site the Pattern Room collection was transferred to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds).
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