Woolwich, London riverside district in Greenwich, England
Located on the south bank of the Thames, Woolwich extends across 1.6 miles of riverfront with residential areas, markets, and military heritage buildings.
The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich manufactured military armaments for British forces from 1805 to 1967, employing 40,000 workers during World War II.
The district includes the Greenwich Heritage Centre, displaying local history collections, and hosts a bi-weekly farmers market with over 2,000 visitors.
The Elizabeth Line connects Woolwich to central London, with trains reaching Canary Wharf in 8 minutes and Bond Street in 22 minutes.
The Royal Military Academy trained British officers from 1741 to 1947 in mathematics and military science before merging with Sandhurst.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Website: http://hidden-london.com/woolwich.html
GPS coordinates: 51.49167,0.06667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
Royal Arsenal
233 m
Royal Artillery Museum
381 m
Greenwich Heritage Centre
354 m
Woolwich Town Hall
293 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Peter
390 m
Royal Arsenal Gatehouse
208 m
Tramshed
261 m
University of Greenwich, Woolwich Campus: Original Building, Gymnasium to Rear and Corner Entrance Range with Attached Railings
135 m
Nike
188 m
Former Woolwich Public Library
217 m
Royal Arsenal Brass Foundry
178 m
Public House
184 m
Imperial Picture Palace
433 m
Royal Arsenal Building 41 And 41A Royal Laboratory Square
388 m
Royal Arsenal Royal Laboratory East Pavilion
250 m
Royal Arsenal Building 20
451 m
Royal Arsenal Former Paper Cartridge Factory Building 17
367 m
Royal Arsenal Dial Square Entrance Range
241 m
Royal Arsenal Verbruggens House
231 m
Royal Military Academy, Royal Arsenal
308 m
Royal Arsenal Former New Carriage Store Building 10
369 m
Equitable House
196 m
Royal Arsenal Building 18
396 m
The Officers Block (Building Eleven) Royal Arsenal
285 m
Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway
514 m
Royal Arsenal Building 19
405 m
Royal Arsenal Royal Laboratory West Pavillion
230 m
Royal Arsenal Main Guardroom
174 mReviews
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