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Catalogue reference: WO 188

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WO 188

Records of the Chemical Defence Research Department, and successors, dealing with experiments on and trials of chemical and biological weapons and protective devices carried out at Porton and other experimental establishments, and general papers...

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WO 188
Title
War Office, Ministry of Supply, Ministry of Defence: Chemical Defence Research Department and Chemical Defence Experimental Establishment, later Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton: Correspondence and Papers
Date
1916-1997
Description

Records of the Chemical Defence Research Department, and successors, dealing with experiments on and trials of chemical and biological weapons and protective devices carried out at Porton and other experimental establishments, and general papers on chemical and biological warfare in Britain and overseas.

A few early records originated in the Ministry of Munitions.

Many pieces contain photographs and technical drawings.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, 1991-1995
  • Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down, 1970-1991
  • Chemical Defence Experimental Establishment, Porton Down, 1948-1970
  • Chemical Defence Experimental Station, Porton Down, 1916-1948
  • Ministry of Supply, Chemical Defence Research Department, 1939-1959
  • War Office, Chemical Defence Research Department, 1931-1939
Physical description
3273 files and volumes
Access conditions
Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

From 1970 Ministry of Defence

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Army
Maps and plans
Research
Weapons
Armed Forces (General Administration)
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Records of the Chemical Defence Research Department, and successors, dealing with experiments on and trials of chemical and biological weapons and protective devices carried out at Porton and other experimental establishments, and general papers on chemical and biological warfare in Britain and overseas.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14395/

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War Office, Ministry of Supply, Ministry of Defence: Chemical Defence Research Department and Chemical Defence Experimental Establishment, later Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment, Porton: Correspondence and Papers

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