Fire at Wellington Mills, Elland, West Yorkshire

Fire was a major concern to many factory owners, especially those who dealt with inflammable materials such as cotton. This picture from 1912 shows a fireman scaling a mobile ladder to help put out the major fire at mill number 2.

Location

West Yorkshire Elland

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Tags

mill fire event safety people factory textile Edwardian (1902 - 1913)