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Introduction Early Beginnings: The Biology Department Porton Sea Trials; Ben Lomand and Narvick Field Trials: The Mists of War The Defence Years, 1951-79: Research under the Ministry of Supply and Ministry of Defence The New Establishment: The Largest Brick-built Building in Europe Satellite Facilities: Manufacturing and Support Units Within these Walls: The Susceptibility of Confined Spaces The Political Chessboard: The End of Military Ownership A Change of Direction: The Beginning of Civil Ownership Commercial Possibilities: From Menace to Medicine, Virulence to Vaccine The PHLS Years, 1979-94: From Healthcare to Warfare A New Authority: Early Years of the Microbiological Research Authority Men of Influence; Scientific Advisory Boards and Directors Public Perceptions; Through the Eyes of the Press Appendix: The Henderson Memorial Lectures Index