Standard Fireworks Factory, Crosland Moor

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  • also known as: Black Cat Fireworks
  • location: Crosland Moor
  • status: partially exists
  • category: factory

Standard Fireworks was established in 1891 by James Greenhalgh and opened a site at Crosland Moor in 1910.

During the First World War it manufactured munitions. An explosion at the site on 6 May 1918 killed assistant inspector Louie Fethney.

The site was purchased by Black Cat Fireworks in 1998.

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