Hunslet Steelworks explosion

[ickle1]

Does anybody know anything about an explosion at Hunslet steel works in 1913. My great grandfather was the unlucky soul who was just visiting that day. I've read the articles in the Yorkshire Post at the Library but can't find anything on the internet or Leodis website.

[Reginal Perrin]

I don't recall a steelworks in Hunslet but there have been plenty of explosions (controlled and otherwise) and accidents at the IMI Yorkshire Copperworks in Stourton.Even in the 70's and 80's you could still hear the underground pipe expanding explosions at IMI from Rothwell Haigh.

[TABBYCAT]

The steelworks was on Midland rd occupying land later built on by Harry reynolds steel stockholders and the union cold storage. some 20 odd acres in total. this link provides some info and a picture of the works.http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?reso ... Y=FULLSome of the rail spurs remain and can be seen from the bridge on Balm rd

[RoyR5085]

ickle1 wrote: Does anybody know anything about an explosion at Hunslet steel works in 1913. My great grandfather was the unlucky soul who was just visiting that day. I've read the articles in the Yorkshire Post at the Library but can't find anything on the internet or Leodis website. Hi Ickle1,There is a link about this here:http://www.hunslet.org/The_Leeds_Steelworks.htmlMy great grandfather was Joseph Stoker who was the 'hero' of the day it seemsRoy

[RoyR5085]

ickle1 wrote: Does anybody know anything about an explosion at Hunslet steel works in 1913. My great grandfather was the unlucky soul who was just visiting that day. I've read the articles in the Yorkshire Post at the Library but can't find anything on the internet or Leodis website. is there anyway that you could copy the atricles that you mention about this?Thank youRoy