The story of HM Factory Gretna, the greatest munitions factory on earth in World War One. Learn about the making of 'devil’s porridge' (or cordite, an explosive).

12,000 of the 30,000 workers were women during the war (and after?), their contribution to the war effort helping to achieve women the vote.

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An amazing story and a cracking cafe, make sure you stop :)

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Contact:
Stanfield, Annan Road,
EASTRIGGS,
Dumfries and Galloway
DG12 6TF

Phone number: 01461 700021
Email: info@devilsporridge.org.uk

We are open:
Monday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

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Location: Eastriggs, Dornock And Creca, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Devil's Porridge Museum

1. Scottish Border Loop & Annan Harbour from Gretna Green

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