Date:July 1906
Description:The aftermath of a boiler explosion at Cradley Heath, West Midlands. On 4 July 1906 the explosion at Penn Brothers' Providence Ironworks killed two men and injured 10 other people. The two men who were killed were John Penn, a puddler aged 55 (not related to the owners of the Ironworks) and John Beddard , furnaceman. The works were sited between Mousesweet Brook and Providence Street. A man is inspecting the remains of the boiler and damage to factory buildings can be seen in the background. Photographer: Albert Henry Yelland. Photographer: Albert Henry Yelland.
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The aftermath of a boiler explosion at Cradley Heath, West Midlands. On 4 July 1906 the explosion at ...
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Creators: Mr Albert Henry Yelland - Creator
Donor ref:P83.023.0112 (37/43651)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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