In the Eastern Arsenal Danger Buildings (Gun-cotton drying shed).
DENNISON, George Labourer killed***
HALL, James Labourer died*** of injuries
JACKSON, George Foreman Cap and Detonator Department. injured
MOREY or MORLEY, Assistant Manager
PARTRIDGE, R(Captain) died*** of injuries
WOODHEAD, James Labourer injured
(papers say seven were n the shed at the time)
Accidental death on Hall and Dennison.
Their widows each received £250 compensation.
Royal Arsenal Memorial (Plumstead Cemetery)
Hoare & Sons of Woolwich and Shooter's Hill,Monumental Masons, 83 Church Street, Woolwich
Four panels at the base ...
* side facing chapel
**right hand see 1903.06.18 explosion
***opposite chapel
****left hand see 1903.06.18 explosion
Erected/ to the memory of/the men who lost their/lives in the/gun cotton and lyddite/explosions at the/royal arsenal Woolwich/ in the midst of life we/are in death.
at the bottom of plinth left : This monument was/ erected by / the employees of the / danger buildings / royal arsenal
updated ...
2013.02.17
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