The Munitions Factory of East Goscote

A talk by Rod Axon (LAHS)
Friday 13 November 2026  •  2:00 p.m.  •  Mary’s Place

About the talk
The New Concept Village of East Goscote was built by Jelson Ltd on the derelict site of Royal Ordnance Factories (ROF) Filling Factory No. 10, Queniborough.

Opened in September 1942, the site was transformed from farmland and a rose garden into a munitions factory employing 6,000 people in just 17 months. It was capable of producing nine classes of munitions, including standard bombs for direct “export” to Germany. Production ceased in 1945.

Discover the real history, based on original planning documents and aerial photographs

Meeting Information
Doors open at 1:40 p.m. Admission is £3 per person (cash only, please).

Reserve your place
Please email localhistory@u3ameltonmowbray.org.uk, giving your name and membership number.

This allows us to contact you if there is a last-minute alteration or cancellation and helps us prepare the room for the number attending.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Group leaders: Debbie Adams, Geraldine Deverson, Brian Ellis and Owen Heath.
Contact: localhistory@u3ameltonmowbray.org.uk