The Royal Gunpowder Mills Trust

The Royal Gunpowder Mills Trust is a charitable organization that manages the historic site of the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey, Essex. This site once produced gunpowder and other explosives from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Today, the Trust preserves and interprets the site’s industrial heritage through exhibitions, educational programs, and tours. It aims to educate visitors about the history of manufacturing explosives, the technological innovations involved, and the site's significance in both military and industrial history, ensuring this unique legacy is accessible and understood by the public.