An elevated view looking down onto Ronan Point following the gas explotion which caused the collapse of one corner of the tower block

Date:
27 Jan 1971
Location:
Ronan Point, Butchers Road, Canning Town, Newham, Greater London Authority
Reference:
P/Z00450/004
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The explosion occured on 16th May 1968 and was caused by a leak from a gas stove in flat 90. The resultant damage caused one corner of the block to collapse, killing 4 people and injuring 17 others. It led to a loss of public confidence in the structural integrity of high rise blocks constructed using prefabricated concrete components. The tower was demolished in 1986.

Content

This is part of the Sub Series: PSA01/04/Z Miscellaneous; within the Series: PSA01/04 Negatives; within the Collection: PSA01 Property Services Agency

Rights

© Crown Copyright. Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Creator of Archive: Ministry Of Public Building And Works

Keywords

Late 20th Century Tower Block, Derelict Or Ruin