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Explosives Research & Development Establishment

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  • Waltham Abbey, Essex, Essex, East of England, England

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  • Government & government agency business related services Government business related research & development activities

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Had its roots in the explosives manufacturing activities of the Royal Gunpowder Factory at Waltham Abbey which closed in 1945. Known from 1948 as Explosives Research & Development Establishment. Focused on making propellants for guided weapons. 1977 merged with other establishments to form Propellants, Explosives & Rocket Motor Establishment

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