Community
By 1895, the community had long had its own school (demolished), but it now also had a church (demolished in the 1920s), police station- with three sergeants and nine constables in 1902- and a fire brigade which was manned by one professional and 32 amateurs. Housing conditions in the mid 19th century were poor in the area. The extant Government Row a terrace of cottages was built between two watercourses to house some of the factory's workers. Several public houses were opened close to the complex including The Royal Small Arms Tavern re-named The Rifles in the late 20th century, The Greyhound and The Plough with only the Greyhound surviving today (2009) and the brewers Truman & Hanbury became responsible for the catering within the factory
There is still evidence of the factory to be found in the immediate area such as pill boxes, bridges and original buildings on the site such as the police house.
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