See how Woolwich Rotunda London changed between 1906 and 2024. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1814, architect John Nash designed the Rotunda as a temporary structure for the Prince Regent's celebrations at Carlton House. Following the festivities, it was relocated to Woolwich Common in 1818, where it was rebuilt as a permanent museum for the Royal Artillery, opening in 1820. The Rotunda remained the museum's home for 180 years, housing extensive military collections. After the museum's closure in 2001, the building fell into disrepair and was placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register in 2007. In 2026, the Rotunda Trust was established to restore and repurpose the building, aiming to return it to its role as a public gathering space. (rotundatrust.org.uk)
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