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Prostitution in maritime London, The Contagious Diseases Act

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The Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, by John Charnock.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Description: Woolwich has always been the home of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. The Royal Artillery Barracks, facing Woolwich Common, were originally erected in 1775. Today, the buildings still house artillery soldiers.
Creator: John Charnock
Date: c. 1775
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
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