While manufacturing in Bath had traditionally been associated with small scale craft businesses, by the mid-20th century large scale engineering, textile, woodworking, precision metal working and printing industries flourished in the city.

All quickly adapted to the needs of the war economy and contributed greatly. This was partly through mass production, but also through innovation, with Bath engineers making some extraordinarily ingenious contributions to Britain’s military effort.

Stuart Burroughs, Director, Museum of Bath at Work