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Thursday 26 November 2015

Kynoch, Essex

Kynoch

Kynoch (Coryton Refinery) site in Corringham.



Female workers at the Kynoch explosives factory.

The factory was critical to the production of explosives during the First World War, so much so, a small town along with its own railway line were developed nearby.

Only black and white photographs remain of the original uniforms so the volunteer dressmaker would need to improvise with fabrics and design with a small budget. If you think you can help, please contact Diane Lee on …
thurrockmuseum.volunteers@gmail.com



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Posted on: November 23, 2015

Tuesday 24 November 2015

Historic England report on WW1 buildings in UK




Report number: 76/2015

First World War National Factories: An Archaeological, Architectural and Historical review

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http://research.historicengland.org.uk/Report.aspx?i=15388&ru=%2FResults.aspx%3Fp%3D1&n=10&a=4805&ns=1

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http://research.historicengland.org.uk/redirect.aspx?id=6329|First World War National Factories: An Archaeological, Architectural and Historical review


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