Key Words :- gunmaker

Address :- 48-50 Commercial Road, London, Greater London, E1 1LP
Grid Ref :- TQ 34133 81302
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.514726 , Long -0.068347
Local Authority :- Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1239992,

Description and History of Site:-
The Gunmakers' Company's Proof House was established here in the reign of Charles I. The present building dates from the early 19th century. Guns and gun barrels were proved, or tested, and marked with the Company's mark.

The Commercial Road Act stipulated the times when the guns could be proved, limiting activities to the early hours of the morning.

Further Reading and References:-
https://www.gunmakers.org.uk/

http://www.glias.org.uk/journals/2-e.pdf
http://www.glias.org.uk/walks/14_Whitechapel.html

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