Sewing workshop, Hampton's Munitions Works, Lambeth, London, 1914-1918. Artist: Bedford Lemere and Company # 1233278

Sewing workshop, Hampton's Munitions Works, Lambeth, London, 1914-1918. Artist: Bedford Lemere and Company

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Sewing workshop, Hampton's Munitions Works, Lambeth, London, 1914-1918. Many normally civilian companies were encouraged to make supplies for the military during WWI. Local Munitions Committees would arrange for the most suitable premises to be converted for making arms, shells or other supplies.