WebAt 4.20 pm on June 13 1917, the Hooley Hill Rubber and Chemical Works in the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne blew up. The plant manufactured explosives as part of the war effort. The explosion was caused by TNT catching fire at the factory, despite desperate attempts by the manager of the works to put the blaze out. WebRescue workers at the scene of the explosion in Ashton-under-Lyne Credit: Peter Byrne/PA Rescue crews described how the explosion had caused the property to …

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WebNov 9, 2010 · "At Ashton-Under-Lyne in June 1917, at least one of the men killed in an explosion had been a serviceman; William Tams, who was too old [at 49] to enlist again but wanted to serve his... WebWednesday June 13 1917 had begun as a normal day at the Hooley Hill Rubber and Chemical Company in Ashton-under-Lyne, one of many munitions factories that had … flat rock technology бургас

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WebAug 9, 2016 · A man has died following a suspected gas explosion at a house in Greater Manchester. The blast caused the terraced house in Curzon Road, Ashton-under-Lyne to collapse at both the front and back . WebAt 4.20 pm on June 13 1917, the Hooley Hill Rubber and Chemical Works in the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne blew up. The plant manufactured explosives as part of the war … WebHomeowners in Ashton Under Lyne, described being shaken awake by a ‘loud bang’ that sounded like a ‘bomb going off’. Smoke was then seen coming from the roof of a house and a 10ft hole could be seen in pictures taken from the area on Friday morning. … flat rock tax assessor