During the First World War, the factory was used to manufacture explosives for the war effort. The explosion on 19th January 1917 killed 73 people and caused widespread damage to the local area.
The photograph, presumably taken for insurance purposes, is stamped on the reverse by the Fire Offices Committee Fire Protection Association.
This is part of the Series: SIL01/01 Original prints documenting damage to Brunner Mond's Venesta Chemical Works in Silvertown; within the Collection: SIL01 Silvertown Explosion
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Fire Offices Committee Fire Protection Association
Early 20th Century Chemical Works, First World War Explosives Factory, First World War
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