A general view showing the snow-covered wreckage in the aftermath of the explosion at Brunner Mond's Venesta Works chemical factory in Silvertown

Date:
1917
Location:
Venesta Chemical Works, North Woolwich Road, Silvertown, Newham, Greater London Authority
Reference:
BB97/04339
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Description

During the First World War, the factory was used to manufacture explosives for the war effort. The explosion on 19th January 1917 killed 73 people and caused widespread damage to the local area.

The photograph, presumably taken for insurance purposes, is stamped on the reverse by the F O C Fire Protection Association.

Content

This is part of the Series: SIL01/02 Copy negatives of original prints documenting damage to Brunner Mond's Venesta Chemical Works in Silvertown; within the Collection: SIL01 Silvertown Explosion

Keywords

Early 20th Century Chemical Works, First World War Explosives Factory, First World War