What is recorded here

This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: Ashton Munitions Explosion Nearby was the site of the Hooley Hill Rubber and Chemical Company where on June 13 1917, 5 tons of TNT due to go to the manufacture of shells for the 1st World War exploded destroying the factory and much of the surrounding area. 46 people lost their lives. The sculpture in St Petersfield commemorates the tragic event and loss of life Recorded plaque organisation: Tameside Metropolitan Borough.

The Ashton Munitions Explosion occurred on June 13, 1917, when an explosion at the Hooley Hill Rubber and Chemical Company destroyed the factory and surrounding area, resulting in 46 deaths; it stands as a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with wartime industrial activities.

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